Encloses a letter sent to his mother in Devonshire St.. Regarding JH's votes. His plan for removal prospers.
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Encloses a letter sent to his mother in Devonshire St.. Regarding JH's votes. His plan for removal prospers.
David Brewster is in town. Has arranged a series of meetings and excursions for him. Hopes JH will come to town. His mother and daughter are at Brighton.
Is sending a query from Florence, also a letter from Vincenzio Antinori, which please return. Additional facts supporting his views expressed in the Decline of Science. Frederick Augustus (Duke of Sussex) has been challenged over government of the R.S.L. Engine progresses well. [Also contains draft of reply which is the same as JH's 1831-9-13.]
Please could he obtain through Miss Caroline Herschel several copies of the Hannover Gazette which includes his own name when he was awarded the Guelphic Order. There is talk that Frederick Augustus (Duke of Sussex) is going to Ireland.
One of Joseph Clement's workmen will be coming down to work on JH's telescope. Gives rates of pay, etc. Has just got the Treasury to give their order for the completion of the buildings.
Regarding J. F. Daniel[l]'s lecture. His own views on the validity of the attacks. Regarding JH's opinion on David Brewster.
Has just heard of the death of Lady Herschel. Will be at Slough for the funeral on Friday.
Regarding the situation on the Cape of Good Hope. Is sending a paper of Dr. [William?] Henry. David Brewster suffered last Thursday.
Regarding the results of the Finsbury election. Has been invited to a public dinner and would like him to come, together with some of his scientific friends. Part of his machine is ready.
Is delighted that JH is coming to dinner.
Has glanced over the papers and made a few corrections. Suggests one point for alteration.
The first evening party is on Saturday, and hopes JH will be able to come.
Outlines possible program for Wednesday.
Regarding Society matters. Small parcel has arrived for JH.
Giving the date of the next Levee.
Regarding his machine. Suggested modifications for it. Recent meeting of the B.A.A.S. Political events.
Will bring CB's 'Engine' to Slough tomorrow, together with Dionysius Lardner's apparatus, which CB has 'taught to write.'
Making his last experiments on the morrow. Travels to and from Slough in the course of his experiments. Hopes JH will join him.
Regarding the missing picture [RS:HS.2.297].
Regarding his brother-in-law's sale of property. Sorry he was unable to meet him at Dover recently. Mother in good health.