Describes the wedding of her sister Sarah and related festivities. She misses CD very much.
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Describes the wedding of her sister Sarah and related festivities. She misses CD very much.
Confusion on board the Beagle at definite prospect of sailing. Gives directions for sending mail to Montevideo.
Family and Shropshire news.
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Responds to the news that JH's mother is seriously ill.
Has just contacted Henderson who will be very pleased to call on JH any time that suits him. Awaits his reply.
Having now learned that the offensive article in the Edinburgh Review was by DB [see DB's 1831-12-1], JH writes in surprise that DB could have written what he did, and requests that JH's letter [see JH's 1831-11-25] be returned unpublished. JH will decide how to proceed.
Explains at some length the behavior of colored light, tying this to several articles that JH has written on the subject.
Offers opinions about the instructions to be furnished to the Cape astronomer, especially about tide and meteorological observations, and about surveying an arc. JH hopes to see Thomas Henderson before Henderson leaves for the Cape to assume the post of astronomer there.
Sends condolences on the death of MF's husband [Fearon Fallows]. JH thanks MF for her kind offer of information about the Cape; JH is so unsure of ever being able to go there that he hopes that MF will not mention this to anyone.
Apologizes for being poor correspondent. Interested in AQ's idea of taking magnets along on trips. JH used to bring his barometer. Is busy reducing sweeps. Has little time for chemistry and optics. Discusses Borax. Has worked with orbits of double stars. Mentions Mrs. Somerville's Celestial Mechanics.
Losing her strength and eyesight. Describes a conversation with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
Had to return without seeing him owing to his mother's health. Regarding the present controversies. Is annoyed by the conduct of David Brewster.
Regarding J. F. Daniel[l]'s lecture. His own views on the validity of the attacks. Regarding JH's opinion on David Brewster.
Regarding J. F. Daniel[l]'s attack on JH and CB.