Sending down some copies of a military magazine, which contains articles on contouring that may interest him. Overrated the science of military drawing. Don't overwork Johnny [Herschel]. Persian is a useful language in India.
Wakeford Attree, who is bringing this, will give a full account of the health of RJ, which is not good. Rejoices in Willy's (JH's son) change of Presidency as Bengal offers the widest field.
Cannot send a decisive opinion about Johnny [Herschel]'s commission. Comments on the pros and cons of service in India or England. He starts for Geneva and plans to saunter around Switzerland.
Unable to answer JH's letter as soon as he received it as he was suffering from an attack of flatulence. Rejoices to hear JH has a prospect of peace. His eye is gone, but does not miss it as much as he expected. Will come to town in the Spring.
Writes to thank JH and his wife, Margaret, for their kind hospitality. CJ also mentions several other people he met.
Would like JH to come and have tea to discuss the idea of a fluid object glass, with which her husband is at present engrossed.
Describes, in considerable detail, the arrangement of an [?] observatory.
Pointing out one aspect of JH's report with which he does not agree, viz., the advantage of very small magnets in observations.
Would like to print in his own Treatise on Atmospheric Phenomena JH's account of the Autora Borealis of May 1843. Had a large batch of papers from Sir Thomas Brisbane. Sends one of his weekly accounts.
Can he recollect the origin of Table V in the Report of the Committee on Meteorology showing the elastic force of aqueous vapor? James Apjohn says JL calculated it but JL has no recollection. JL's mother is in a hopeless state.
Many years ago JH questioned him about the calculation of the perturbations in an inclined orbit, the satellites of Herschel [Uranus] for example. Has only recently seen the light. Is now confident that he can calculate the perturbations of any planet in any orbit. Gives details and would be glad of JH's comments.
Went to see J. C. Chase and Dr. Andrew Smith, and a meeting has been arranged at the Public Library tomorrow at 1 p.m. Smith had hoped to call on JH this morning, but was detained by the Governor.
Scrope does not mention the depth to which the current has cut the granite in his memoir. In CL's revision can he quote JH on the pebbles?
Sends today the remainder of his astronomical chapter. JH's comments or corrections will be welcome.
Requesting JH to start a subscription list to relieve their penury.
Is grateful for his offer but unable to avail herself of it as she is leaving Salthill shortly.
Is flattered by receiving a copy of JH's interesting pamphlet. When he has read it will offer some of his own thoughts on the subject. Would be grateful for JH's comments.
There is no stated time for Willie's [JH's son] appearance at India House; any day suitable for him and Charles Pritchard will do. Suggests Wednesday next, the tenth, if suitable.
Has received the Wellingtonia seeds safely and they seem all right. Glad to hear that the Paulownias have grown so well. Still has two camellias. Sorry to hear a poor account of his health. Hears reports of John Herschel [JH's son]. Own son has been called to the Bar.
Received a note yesterday giving the news that the French fleet is contemplating an action against Jonathan. The comet showed itself last night, but not long enough to obtain an observation.