Replies to JH's 1865-5-16, expressing thanks for materials sent. Comments on temperature.
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Replies to JH's 1865-5-16, expressing thanks for materials sent. Comments on temperature.
John Lubbock shall have JH's vote. Comments on the duties of an M.P. Cannot promise to canvas but will speak to anyone with influence he meets.
Cannot make up his mind to support either one or other of the two great political divisions at the moment.
Concurs with HJ's proposal to assign Sinai survey party to H. S. Palmer. Cost of survey will be £1220. Encloses letter printed in Daily News in reply to Mr. Yates on British standards of measure, with calculations based on Capt. Clarke's results.
Responds to article by Mr. Yates in Daily News of the 18 May that misrepresented JH's views on standard units of measure.
Further comments on the theory of glacier formation, urging causes beyond merely astronomical ones.
Writes to ask for clarification of HL's views on the dispersion of light.
Thanks RM for his interest in a possible position for JH's son Alexander. It now appears that the position will likely go to someone else, but there is so much work to be done in the meteorological office that another person, such as Alexander, would be ideal. Perhaps RM could put in a word for him.
JH's son Alexander is up for membership in the R.A.S., and JH would appreciate RM speaking in favor if the occasion arises. Introduces JH's son John to RM and his wife. Comments on the possibility of still finding [David] Livingstone alive in Africa.
Is glad that J. C. Maxwell has received the Aberdeen Professorship. Has forwarded 'your last' to the Principal. Is feeling better, but still needs crutches.
Sends results of calculations of an equation for the relation of temperature and altitude.
Signing himself 'A.B.C.D.,' asks whether a priest is guilty of perjury for having refused to testify regarding a murder on the grounds that this would violate the seal of the confessional.
Results of calculations of an equation for the relation of temperature and altitude.
Has sent RW a copy of JH's catalog of nebulae and also a biographical sketch of JH's father. Thanks RW for and praises RW's works on sun spots and on the aurora borealis. Notes that G. B. Airy is now disposed to accepting the existence of solar 'willow leaves.'
Writes to thank HH for his kindness in nominating son Alexander for the meteorological post [see HH's 1865-5-1].