Regarding J. F. Daniel[l]'s lecture. His own views on the validity of the attacks. Regarding JH's opinion on David Brewster.
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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 J. F. Daniel[l]'s attack on JH and CB.
Express their concern that the offer for sale to the British Museum, by G. A. Mantell and Thomas Hawkins, of two valuable collections, has been declined.