Asks JDH not to think of looking at his species sketch until he has leisure.
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Asks JDH not to think of looking at his species sketch until he has leisure.
Cirripede observations.
Would like to hear what JDH has to say about his species sketch.
On the results of Robert Bunsen’s journey to Iceland, which he compares in detail with his own research.
"I have for the present given up Geology, & am hard at work at pure Zoology & am dissecting various genera of cirripedes, & am extremely interested in the subject." "I always, however, keep on reading & observing on my favourite work on Variation or on Species, & shall in a year’s time or so, commence & get my notes in order."
Encloses 12s for the year.
Anxious for February number of the Journal.
F. J. Muñiz has offered fossil bones collected around Buenos Aires to the Royal College of Surgeons. He believes he can complete their Megatherium skeleton and provide other specimens. CD feels he should be encouraged in his work.
Concerning the purchase of shares.
If FJM wishes to sell the fossils he has discovered, CD suggests he appoint some agent to dispose of them.
Is surprised at the account of the earthquake in the pampas.
Offers to send his South America.
Greatly admires FJM’s zeal
and would welcome any information on the domestic animals of La Plata.
Can JDH come to 7 Park St. on Wednesday?
Asks to call on RC.
Thanks for prompt reply. Does know something about blood and circulation, but may not have expressed himself clearly. Thinks Michael Faraday has made important discoveries in magnetism and electricity.
Is little conversant in physiology so is unable to discuss GH's theories. Suggests some alterations to the text of the article.
Agrees wholeheartedly with JH's recommendation for his paper. Will rewrite it if necessary. Hopes JH will produce a second edition of his work on finite differences.
Discovered a telescopic comet in Cepheus. Gives readings.
Expresses opinions about the medal fiasco at the R.A.S., and in so doing, also defends G. B. Airy. JH is very concerned about the mean attacks being made on various people over the Neptune discovery controversy. Makes especially strong statements in a PS written on Feb. 21.
About observations of the seventh satellite of Saturn, and using William Parsons' (3rd Earl of Rosse) 'machine'.
Regarding his Copley medal, has written a letter of thanks to the Society. Does not doubt that the new planet will be discovered.
Ask WL's permission to make reference to WL's sighting of the seventh satellite of Saturn in JH's observations of all the satellites of Saturn.
Has been preparing famine food, such as hay biscuits.
Wishes to use remarks JH made at Kew Observatory in 1846 for a Royal Society publication. Asks JH to read transcript for accuracy.
Encloses application for meteorological and magnetic observatories from governor of New Brunswick. May establish observations in all colonies for limited time. Puzzled over [John] Lefroy's results from Athabasca.