Opposes parliamentary bill to adopt French metric system. Explains weaknesses of system.
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Opposes parliamentary bill to adopt French metric system. Explains weaknesses of system.
A letter of regret that JH is unable to attend the funeral of [William Carr Beresford].
Comments on the publication of several volumes.
About some flowers, including a new variety being advertised.
Has despatched a letter on a subject of concern to JH to the editor of the Saturday News, but now feels it is too feeble. Is mostly feeling too ill to write or think for long.
Intends to stand for the University of Cambridge and would be pleased to receive his vote and interest. [Note on JH's reply: Shall have his vote; in any case will not vote against him.]
Would be grateful if JH would allow his name to be added to AH's Committee.
Thanks for the additional subscription to the Rifle Corps. Regrets that he could not attend due to indisposition.
Has just returned from town and found JH's letter in Greenwood's volumes. Looks forward with pleasure to perusing the volumes.
Is obliged for letting him see Greenwood's letter about the book, but he did not himself write the review; it was written by an eminent scholar in that field.
Regrets to hear that he proposes to retire from the captaincy of the Hawkhurst Company of the Rifle Volunteers.
Has arranged for JH to receive a couple of plants of Fitzroya Patagonia. Hopes that the inclement weather has caused no distress.
Thanks for the gift of his poem; it has afforded him great pleasure. Is starting on a tour of South Wales and the West Country.
Hopes he can have JH's vote. Would like to add JH's name to his committee, which would not involve him in any work.
Many thanks. There is no name he prizes more than JH's.
Sees what a majority William Ewart's bill had yesterday. Comments on the events leading to this. So glad of the marriage of Amelia Herschel.
Sending a copy of his speech on Weights and Measures. Will be spending the recess in Dorset.
Hopes he will accept a Christmas box, viz, a portrait of Sir William Herschel by Thomas Lawrence. It was given him by his friend Sir John Kirkland, who is sure of its authenticity.
Has written privately to the Chancellor of the Exchequer enclosing JH's letter. Thinks this preferable to asking the question publicly. Will be spending Whitsun at Bedgebury.
Announces a meeting of the Ball Committee to be held at Cranbrook.