Found some old packets of seeds of Protea yesterday and wonders if he would like them to be sown to see if they would germinate. Comments on some of the plants in his garden. Tried some Peruvian potatoes.
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Found some old packets of seeds of Protea yesterday and wonders if he would like them to be sown to see if they would germinate. Comments on some of the plants in his garden. Tried some Peruvian potatoes.
Expressing sympathy on the illness of Margaret Louisa Marshall (JH's daughter). Would like to hear the latest news by the bearer. Would JH append his name to the enclosed form.
Requesting JH's autograph.
Father is unable to write so he has to thank him for his letter and the offer of Leucadendron seeds. Will try some experiments with them. Comments on some of C. R. Darwin's theories. Has he tried the Peruvian potato experiment? Does not remember a Camellia fruiting.
Would like to reprint JH's paper 'On the Projection of the Sphere' in their Educational Times. Can he supply a reduced diagram?
Returns the petitions. Regarding the one for the maintenance of the church rates. Has qualms about signing this as he does not entirely agree with some of the statements.
Obliged for his note regarding the church rates. Comments on JH's views and gives summary of the work carried out by the local incumbent.
Sending two papers he published some years ago, which agree with JH's theories regarding clouds. JH does not appear to know of their existence.
Encloses another design for permanent lines on the faces of a pyramid to observe and record astronomical facts; comments on his methods.
Is obliged for his note and statement on the necessity of pegs at the ends of the lines of the Great Pyramid; comments on this. Has seen Augustus De Morgan and explained his theories. Urges the need for a permanent practical geometrical gallery.
Thanks for his note and explanations. Comments on the variation in the height of the Caspian Sea at various periods.
Is on the point of departure for Malta and would welcome letters of introduction from JH.
Thanks JH for his efforts in having Sir Benjamin Brodie provide letters of introduction for WL's time in Malta.
Details about WL's preparation for departure for Malta.
About WL's activity in setting up his observatory.
A Chinese translation of JH's book on astronomy was presented to the R.A.S. at the last meeting. Comments on this edition. Admiral W. H. Smyth is now in London. Received an agreeable letter from Alexander Herschel.
Would like JH's approval to submit the enclosed certificate on behalf of JH's son. No. 29 of the Record of Recreative Science contains a good article on Light by E. J. Lowe, who mentions JH's name.
Is sorry to hear that JH has been so unwell. The Rifle Association is to compete for prizes. Is JH in favor of the Association?
Thinks there is nothing JH's son should be afraid of if the Directors will appoint him. Sorry to hear JH has been suffering. Lady Lubbock has been to St. Leonards.
Mr. Higham has had to retire due to ill health. If appointed JH's son will have nothing to do with the duties of actuary. Hopes to send something about the moon soon.