Thanks for JH's article on Physical Geography from the new edition of the Encyclopaedia Britannica. Comments on this and gives details of some of his own researches into the causes of ocean currents.
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Thanks for JH's article on Physical Geography from the new edition of the Encyclopaedia Britannica. Comments on this and gives details of some of his own researches into the causes of ocean currents.
Sending two volumes of his own Cosmos. Regrets he did not visit him in 1857.
Unable to attend the most recent meeting of the Society of Arts, where the idea of having a fixed musical pitch was discussed. As a committee has been struck to study this, JH sends in his thoughts on the topic.
Makes arrangements for TM's visit.
Pointing out an error in JH's statement in an encyclopaedia that there are no serpents in Borneo.
Was pleased to receive JH's note. Further regarding the existence of serpents in Borneo. Suggests form of correction in encyclopaedia.
Responds to same request as JH identifies in his 1859-6-11.
Returns GA's letter copy [see GA's 1859-6-14] with thanks, noting it is more complete than JH's own.
The Radcliffe Trustees are asking for assistance in naming a new director of the Oxford Observatory; JH sends a draft response.
Draft of letter to be sent to Radcliffe Trustees, now being sent to G. B. Airy for his information [see JH's 1859-6-11].
Discusses the issue [then under debate] of a fixed musical pitch, urging that C be fixed at 512 vibrations per second and explaining in detail his reasons.
Called at Burlington House and sees that more subscriptions have been added to the fund.