Is sending the packet of Francis Baily's letters today. Sees that Thomas Wright, the Milky Way man, kept a shop in Fleet St. and was a mathematical instrument maker. Warren de La Rue has doubtless sent him his picture of Saturn.
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Is sending the packet of Francis Baily's letters today. Sees that Thomas Wright, the Milky Way man, kept a shop in Fleet St. and was a mathematical instrument maker. Warren de La Rue has doubtless sent him his picture of Saturn.
Has found a seventeenth-century mathematical manuscript amongst Francis Baily's papers with JH's handwriting on it; can he explain the mystery? There is also a letter from P. L. M. Maupertius to James Bradley, which he proposes sending to the R.S.L.
JH looking for some writings by Isaac Newton while at the Mint, but most of that seems to have vanished.
Sending an equation for JH to solve. Thanks for sending details of the weight of the florin, and the song from Punch. If he wishes JH may borrow books from the College library.
Sends Henry Warburton's equation and integral; thanks AD for humorous story sent to Collingwood.
Sending one of his equations for JH's comments.
Accepts AD's correction regarding Henry Warburton's writings [see JH's 1854-11-2].
Comments on circulation of new coinage, and on another integral of Henry Warburton's.
Hopes to hear how he is progressing. Looks as though he wanted rest and air. Sends a theorem for his consideration.
Expresses great sorrow at the death of Richard Sheepshanks; JH has been ill for many months.
Was pleased to see his handwriting again especially as he had heard that JH had died. Elizabeth Baily was upset by the death of Richard Sheepshanks. Will be going down for the funeral tomorrow and hopes to meet G. B. Airy and William Simms. Both of JH's daughters have corresponded with him over his health.
Is glad to hear that his health is improving. Has been preparing the wording of a tablet to be erected in memory of Richard Sheepshanks. Sends a proof of one of his theorems.
Was pleased to hear from Elizabeth Baily that JH is improving in health. Knows a doctor who can produce jaundice. Plan is on foot to publish Francis Baily's travels in America. Hopes JH will allow his life of Baily to be included. Monument to Richard Sheepshanks is under consideration.
Comments on Francis Baily's travel writings and on Richard Sheepshanks's epitaph.
Was pleased to see his signature again and to hear that he is in good spirits. He will turn into a chemist. Will send him a proof of his article and appendices upon Francis Baily.
Thinks of putting JH's notes at the end of the life [of Francis Baily].
On AD's note on Richard Sheepshanks's writing on the standard yard.
JH's handwriting is improving, which shows he is on the mend. Does not propose to show the failure of the scale. Quotes an error in his Latin.
Submitting a vote for JH's comment. Quotes various points of Latin grammar.
On proper and bad Latin.