Is observing the heavens from Etna. [Letter continued 11 July from Palermo:] Recent experiences touring Sicily.
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Is observing the heavens from Etna. [Letter continued 11 July from Palermo:] Recent experiences touring Sicily.
His recent tours in Italy and Germany, and the people he met.
Encloses a letter from Dr. John Brinkley. Please send on his manuscript catalogue of nebulae. Regarding the reading and printing of CB's paper at the Analytical. Site for his pendulum experiments.
Geological remarks on the surrounding area and excursions made.
Argues that neither CB nor his friends should in any way act to create difficulty at future R.S.L. meetings, as that will allow those attacked to resign with dignity. Rather elect someone else at the next anniversary meeting.
Announcing his decision of resigning from the Secretaryship of the R.S.L.
Letter of condolence on the death of CB's son Charles.
News of his family. Joseph Clement's work on the machine and alterations proposed. Clement wants payment of £150. Recent happenings at the R.S.L.
Family is well. News of Joseph Clement's work on the machine. Details of the new drawings made. Recent events at the R.S.L. Is giving up lodgings in town and returning to Slough. Sorry to hear of G. B. Amici's health. Regarding Amici's gifts to the R.S.L.
Informing him that he has been elected to the Lucasian professorship at Cambridge. Offers congratulations and gives views of other friends of his success. He should return to take up his appointment.
Not much news. Regarding Joseph Clement and his work on the machine. William Whewell and G. B. Airy's pendulum experiments. Has had a letter from J. R. Ryan.
Can CB come down on Sunday to see about the machine?
Hears he is at Dudmaston. Has a brother-in-law who will shortly be travelling to India and would like suggestions of books and instruments for him to take. Also letter of introduction to Edward Ryan.
Will be in town on Thursday to execute the deed of attorney. Is glad to hear that Arthur Wellesley (1st Duke of Wellington) has taken an interest in the machine. Remarks on his pamphlet State of Science in England. Alterations at Slough.
Is sorry he will be unable to see him. Is sending copies of their paper for distribution.
Regarding various publications for distribution.
Regarding certificates at the R.S.L. Relates recent occurrences over form of certificates. Would like to see him at Christmas.
Writes CB at Naples to inform CB that CB has been elected Lucasian Professor at Cambridge. Urges CB to write to thank the electors.