Sending some papers he should have returned earlier. Anxiety regarding his brother is relieved by the acquittal of Captain Levick. Will possibly return to England now.
Sending some papers he should have returned earlier. Anxiety regarding his brother is relieved by the acquittal of Captain Levick. Will possibly return to England now.
JH is captivated by science of photography. Has blundered onto 'Calotype leaving out [W. H. F.] Talbot's principal ingredient!!' [Note added by daughter Isabella Herschel:] Papa is in hurry. Greetings to family.
Argues that John Hind is sick from too much observing, and should be given funds to take an extended vacation.
Sends letter from [A. T.] Kupffer regarding magnetic observations. Discusses Great Toronto Disturbance of 18 November and observation of it at Greenwich, St. Helena, and St. Petersburg.
Wishes to discuss an urgent matter.
Asks to borrow a book.
Reports that the lectures on various subjects that JH proposed are underway in Cape Town. Sends transcripts of the lectures.
The Ryans are in London.
[WB's] sheets [of barometer observations] are well done. Sends European latitudes and longitudes. Will send 'Engraved Squares' soon. Notes errors in observations.
Compliments MH on her poetry; JH is trying to clarify when various friends are to visit Collingwood.
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