JG is revising his diary.
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JG is revising his diary.
Encourages JH to undertake a proposed trip to the Southern Hemisphere [letter completed 1832-5-1].
Has received the chronometer and will return it to Lister, together with his remarks on apertures. Charles May has found another individual suffering from color blindness. A friend has successfully made a reflecting microscope.
Wonders how JH's projected volume on Astronomy is progressing. Would also like a short biography of Francis Bacon.
Must decline invitation to dinner due to poor health.
Reminds JH to send his catalog of double stars.
Discusses study of light, JH's theories on the subject, and his own photometer observations. Asks JH for further explanations of his theory.
Will he be visiting Cambridge this Spring?
Passing on the offer of assistance by Frederick Augustus (Duke of Sussex) for JH's projected visit to the Cape of Good Hope.