About reviews of JG's book, and of a painting of Galileo that JG saw.
About reviews of JG's book, and of a painting of Galileo that JG saw.
Of JH's health, of JG's daughter Matilda, and the people he has met in Dawlish.
A silly imaginary dialogue among JH's servants, and about JG's travels in Devonshire.
Family news, and marriage prospects for JG and JH [letter completed 1827-8-15 at Dawlish].
Trivia about life in Dawlish [letter completed 1827-8-31].
Looking for winter lodgings.
Has taken lodgings at 5 Kensington Square, and now needs introductions to friends of the Herschels in the area [letter completed 1827-10-8].
Arrangements about meeting JH.
Regrets he will be unable to dine with him as he will be engaged in Huntingdonshire. Outlines the regulations for foreigners to visit the Dockyard.
The health of Robert Woodhouse is very precarious and wonders if JH would be interested in the Plumian Professorship. Is sure of support.
JH says he has too much work to do to consider the Plumian Professorship [see RG's 1827-11-9].
Further regarding the Lucasian Professorship. Only two candidates left, Charles Babbage and G. B. Airy, and the former is not in a good position. Outlines the duties of the position.
Was glad to see the clause in Dr. Thomas Plume's will. Sees many advantages in the professorship at Cambridge, but still adheres to his former decision not to apply for the position.
Robert Woodhouse is in immediate danger. Urges him to think again before he finally turns down the offer. Would like to visit him and discuss the matter. Can JH come up during the Christmas holiday?
Sending a clause from Dr. Thomas Plume's will which he hopes will remove JH's objections to the professorship at Cambridge. There should be no difficulty in traveling between Slough and Cambridge with steam carriages.
Robert Woodhouse has died and if JH intends applying for the position at Cambridge, he should lose no time in making his application.
Her mother has died and she would like him to use his influence at the R.S.L. to raise a subscription for the benefit of her and her brothers and sisters.
Comments on the observations in two of JG's papers.
Is grateful for his letter and also the address to the Astronomical Society. Comments on his own paper on satellites.
Is in financial difficulties and would appreciate £80.