Is sending him some new additions for the memoir by L. F. Menabrea. Mother keeps well.
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Is sending him some new additions for the memoir by L. F. Menabrea. Mother keeps well.
Sending him papers on his machine. Would like to see him when in town to discuss various matters. His youngest son has arrived in Calcutta.
Referring him to someone who can advise him on the setting up of a sick benefit society. Regarding CB's automan.
Has just seen Lady Herschel and heard the news of his health. Urges him to come to town for treatment.
How to evade attending the Queen's ball. Thanks for information on the moon.
Remarks on JH's Southern astronomy volume [Cape Results].
Regarding the origins of the R.A.S. Will try and find a substitute trustee.
Regarding his plans for lighthouses. Had a visit from L. F. Menabrea in his absence. Who manufactures the specified telescopes?
Regarding a suitable engraving of William Herschel to be added to William Walker's engraving of a meeting at the Royal Institution.
Advises him to put his house in the hands of a temporary tenant so that he can rest.
Is sending a book of travels by Mr. Tyler, which gives an account of the Mexican stone and flint implements. Alexander Herschel called. The latter's experiments with hydrogen are useful.
Will JH and his son [William] come and dine with him this week?
Regarding the signing of a new document for CB's sister. Has been reading JH's paper on the sun. Wishes he would print a list of all his papers.
Giving details of the secretary of an Italian organization. Is sending a letter of David Brewster's.
Regarding J. F. Daniel[l]'s attack on JH and CB.
Would he like to come for a trip down the river to see W. E. Parry's Expedition ships? Query regarding quartz crystals. Date for Pearsonian dinner.
Has been experimenting with magnetism. Two persons wish to become Foreign Members of the [Astronomical Society?]. Regarding the Lucasian at Cambridge. Would like JH to procure the medal of [Matthew Boulton?] for him.
News of the illness of his son.
The hour of meeting of council is to be altered. Bring his paper on notation.
Is forwarding parcels. Getting ready for some experiments.