As the Committee is to meet on Thursday he thinks it should reconsider its decision not to publish W. H. F. Talbot's paper on the Calotype process. Gives reasons as stated in a letter he has received from Talbot.
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As the Committee is to meet on Thursday he thinks it should reconsider its decision not to publish W. H. F. Talbot's paper on the Calotype process. Gives reasons as stated in a letter he has received from Talbot.
Recommends that William Whewell be appointed Master of Trinity College.
Asks HO if he can discover, without mentioning JH's name, what it might cost JH to be formally enrolled in Denmark for the honor he has received [see JH's 1841-6-20].
Explains the phenomenon known as the 'harvest moon.'
Thanks WS for Pulkowa Medal. Problematic health and large family make visit to WS impossible. Mentions [Francis] Baily's hope of terminating 'Cavendish experiment.' Sends copy of 'Revision of Southern Constellations.'
Is delighted to hear that the Cavendish experiments are proving successful. Is progressing slowly with the reductions of his own southern sweeps. Regarding a state pension for Mrs. Gregory (widow of O. G. Gregory); would FB give him some idea of Mrs. Gregory's circumstances.
A testimonial on behalf of Olinthus Gilbert Gregory, deceased, to assist Mrs. Gregory in obtaining a Civil List pension.
Writing HP as Chancellor of the University of Cambridge, JH strongly recommends that William Whewell be named Master of Trinity College, Cambridge.
Congratulates WW on becoming Master of Trinity College, Cambridge.