As he has been absent on the continent he has been unable to accept any of JH's kind invitations. His stay in Europe has been short, but full of gratification.
As he has been absent on the continent he has been unable to accept any of JH's kind invitations. His stay in Europe has been short, but full of gratification.
A letter of introduction asking GA to admit Major Robertson and his sisters to the observatory.
Responds to JH [see JH's 1863-6-2] about basic rules for admission to the observatory [for JH's future guidance]; GA discourages the visit of ladies 'who understand nothing and learn nothing.'
Has been very busy, which will account for his error. Will adopt JH's plan.
Announces quarterly meeting of National School Committee on 27 June.
Passes on recent reports of good news that daughter Caroline is improving, and that JH's wife, Margaret, survived the journey well. [Margaret went to Dublin to be with Caroline when she became very ill at the birth of her daughter Kathleen.]
Saw J. B. N. Hennessey [who had just come from India] at a Greenwich visitation day, but did not have time to speak to him there. JH will invite him to Collingwood.
Seeks WW's signature for the Thomas Maclear Memorial. JH's daughter Julia has been ill.
Hopes to move Caroline (JH's daughter) to the seaside; then she will have a better chance of making a recovery. Probably expecting Willy home soon.
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