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Thanks for the beautiful engine-turned patterns; they exceed in beauty anything he has seen before. Should think he would have no difficulty in polishing reflectors.
[Alexander] Strahan would like an article from JH on the [Great] Pyramid, but NM thinks that Piazzi Smyth is the man. All the same he would appreciate an article from JH, perhaps on a chemical theme.
Regarding the feasibility of a translation of Carl Ritter's geographical works. Will put the matter to the Council of the Royal Geographical Society and let JH know their views. The Russians were grateful for JH's help.
Declines the opportunity of writing an article on the Great Pyramid for Good Words, especially as he disagrees significantly with Charles Piazzi Smyth's views. Might write an article on another subject.
Signed and returned accountant's form. Delays reply until JH can confer with other trustees [of Hollier Trust Fund].
Charles Babbage instructed JH to send TA's and JS's enquiry to [Charles] Few & Co., solicitors to Hollier Trust Fund.
As instructed by Charles Babbage on 27 Feb. 1863, JH forwards to Few & Co. recent letter from solicitors T. P. Anderson and J. H. Stonebridge requesting information about funds in Hollier Trust.
Thanks for JH's 'Catalogue of Nebulae.' Comments on the problems of accuracy in YV's meridian instrument due to fluctuating temperatures and other problems. Also refers to geodetic and trigonometric considerations.
Received JH's letter of 17 Nov. and full instructions from [Charles] Babbage. Will reply to solicitor of General Reversionary & Investment Company regarding Hollier Trust.
Encloses prints of specimens produced by WH's new lathe for manufacturing telescope specula. Asks JH's opinion of results.