Asks JH to read ES's publications for the R.S.L. proceedings concerning colonial magnetic observations. Wishes JH could see R.S.L.'s recent accomplishments in magnetism.
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Asks JH to read ES's publications for the R.S.L. proceedings concerning colonial magnetic observations. Wishes JH could see R.S.L.'s recent accomplishments in magnetism.
Glad JH is reviewing advancement of science by R.S.L. members. Disappointed that little was accomplished in certain areas where more was expected.
Discusses ellipticity and results of [G. B.] Airy and [F. W.] Bessel. Also, [Alexander von] Humboldt's magnetic results.
Wife not well enough to visit Collingwood. ES may come next week. University of Kasan Observatory may assist British endeavors. Mr. Bolyani is very capable.
Would be glad to accompany JH to Kew to see instruments.
Will travel to Kew Tuesday. Encloses answer to Duke of Newcastle regarding proposal for colonies. Welcomes any comments from JH.
Encloses letter from Colonial Office to R.S.L., which was referred to ES because [B. C.] Brodie was out of town. Brodie hopes to see JH when JH comes to London.
Discusses [Angelo] Secchi's letter. Can supply the Jesuits in Cuba with magnetic apparatus they need. Discusses Secchi's views on cause of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
Like JH, Smyths have been suffering bronchial problems. Urges JH not to give up [see JH's 1861-1-29] plan of JH writing a review on terrestrial magnetisim.
Sends letter regarding meteorology from the Smithsonian to JH. Pleased with magnetic work of [A. D.] Bache at Girard College.
Certain the Colonial Secretary [Duke of Newcastle] would write to governor of Malta on behalf of [William] Lassell.
Encloses letter from [W. P.] Wilson of Melbourne and ES's response for JH's perusal. Discusses [Warren] de La Rue's work on solar photography.
Requests JH sign certificate for [W. F.] Hook. Asks JH to forward it to William Whewell for his signature.
Wants suggestions as to whom R.S.L. should award medals.
Tells who received R.S.L. medals. Discusses possibility that [Henri] Regnault's recent work deserves Copley Medal. Wants JH's opinions. JH's letter concerning Melbourne telescope was sent to Lord Rosse.
Lord Rosse agrees with JH regarding Melbourne telescope. His only objection to proposed increase in size is because of the added expense.
Sends [William] Lassell's reply and JH's own letter regarding telescope at Melbourne for review. All will be forwarded to Lord Rosse. Also sends lithograph.
Discusses proposed Melbourne telescope, opinions of various scientists, and projected costs of construction.
Sends [William] Lassell's letter regarding Melbourne telescope. Pleased with scientific memoirs received from Harvard College.
Wrote to [A.] Sawitsch regarding Russian pendulum experiments. Encloses Sawitsch's reply. Discusses experimental possibilities.