Is sending sketches, etc., from his field book made while visiting the Isle of Wight. Disagrees with some of WF's representations.
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Is sending sketches, etc., from his field book made while visiting the Isle of Wight. Disagrees with some of WF's representations.
Sending two copies of JH's Prelim. Discourse; keep one and pass one to Charles Babbage. JH tried to cancel the motto for the book but it was too late.
JH's paper was read at the Geological Society and received great approbation; it will be printed in the Proceedings or Transactions. Was unable to be present as Mrs. Fitton gave birth to a son. Sorry state of the R.S.L. affairs. Intends to have nothing to do with the R.S.L. at present.
Has not received an invitation from Frederick Augustus (Duke of Sussex) for his soiree nor been introduced to him. Charles Babbage has likewise had no invitation. JH's case is different.
Comments on some of JH's geological papers. Has received a paper on Yorkshire geology from R. I. Murchison.
Regrets the time that has elapsed since receiving JH's letter. Charles Babbage does not contemplate finishing his machine and is already planning another. Richard Jones appointed one of the Tithe Commissioners. News of the activities of Robert Brown, Francis Baily, Charles Lyell, William Buckland, J. W. Lubbock, and others. Railroads expanding in England. Many built and projected.
Wondered what JH intended doing about the Presidency of the R.S.L. until he heard from Francis Baily that JH would not accept the offer to become a candidate. Has to review Charles Lyell's book on geology, which has been dedicated to himself. Where does he intend to settle down? Has he seen H. D. de Blainville's paper in the Comptes rendus?
Intends that his second son shall enter business and would like him to study in Hanover. Can JH recommend any person with which he can place him. Went to Boulogne with some members of the Geological Society to meet French geologists. Quite a successful meeting, though the French Geologists are split into two opposing factions.
Regarding a successor to Frederick Augustus (Duke of Sussex) at the R.S.L. Is glad JH intends to devote his time to scientific labor. Pleased to hear his book meets with JH's approval.
About the sad state of the R.S.L. under the presidency of Davies Gilbert, and what is to be done to improve it.