Remains unconvinced by JG's explanatory note on imaginary logarithms, but will pass paper on to 'more capable hands' in the R.S.L.
Remains unconvinced by JG's explanatory note on imaginary logarithms, but will pass paper on to 'more capable hands' in the R.S.L.
Was pleased to recently admit Capt. [Francis] Beaufort as WH's proxy in Astronomical Society.
Wishing to maintain good opinion of public, JH cautiously recommends that a certain passage be omitted from a monthly notice in the Nautical Almanac.
JG's paper was read to the R.S.L. on 13 Dec. [1828]. An assessment of it is now being made concerning its publishability, the report to be given to the R.S.L. Council.
JH asks for a large oil portrait of CH, the size of his father's.
Sends abstract of a paper; wants JH's opinion.
Wants to know when he can visit JH.
Will endeavor to obtain information about the fellowships at St. John's.
Can CB come down on Sunday to see about the machine?
Suggesting suitable painters of miniatures.
Asks about a servant JH is considering hiring to accompany JH on JH's trip to the Continent.
Concerned at account given of Smith's health and her rheumatism, which he has been suffering from himself. Lady Cullum cannot get rid of her nervous intermittent fever despite advice of [Willam George] Maton and Sir Henry Halford [(1766-1844), physician]. Surprised to see [Aylmer Bourke] Lambert, who has had such delicate health for last thirty-six years, at public meetings and dining with friends at home every day. His son and family spending winter in Paris and summer in Rome or Nice. Regarding negotiations for Linnean Society's purchase of [Sir James Edward Smith's] museum suggests compiling of a catalogue and that three valuers are appointed, one each by Smith and Society and another by both. Mr Oakes the banker died this morning.