Despite respecting the distinguished company in the Geological Society, JH must refuse its presidency.
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Despite respecting the distinguished company in the Geological Society, JH must refuse its presidency.
William Lamb, Lord Melbourne, will receive 'our committee.' Has heard that the R.S.L. Council expects JH to become the next R.S.L. president. Requests WW to put an 'absolute negative' to any such claim.
Alerts WW about the upcoming meeting with William Lamb, Lord Melbourne. Asks WW to squelch any reports that JH will be the next R.S.L. president.
Had an encouraging conversation with William Lamb, Lord Melbourne, about funding for the South Polar expedition. Asks WW and George Peacock to prepare a proposal regarding the expedition, JH doing the same.
Invites WW to a meeting with James Ross and Humphrey Lloyd on the South Polar expedition. Asks WW to inform George Peacock. Encourages WW to defend the expedition, which Lord Minto reports is in jeopardy.
Asks WW, and through him George Peacock, to judge whether B.A.A.S. funds should provide some instruments for the Breslau Magnetic Observatory.