Gratitude for copy of JH's Iliad. Hopes [Margaret] Herschel is [recovering from] her journey and that accounts from Ireland are still good.
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Gratitude for copy of JH's Iliad. Hopes [Margaret] Herschel is [recovering from] her journey and that accounts from Ireland are still good.
Regrets delay in replying. Explains the various editions of Sir William Herschel's works.
Received his note this morning, the first tidings he had heard of the matter. Gives his own opinion of the matter. Would have liked to have conferred with him. His neighbors are away so has been unable to consult them.
Regrets he is unable to support his project for the church as he has many more worthy commitments.
Considers the education of the lower orders an honorable object, but has never given a public lecture and feels unable to assist.
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.