Sending some bulbs of Daubenya in which he believes JH was interested.
Sending some bulbs of Daubenya in which he believes JH was interested.
Must have received a long rambling letter written in February; hopes he will ignore it as he was suffering from a fever at the time. Returned on leave of absence for 12 months. Has introduced J. A. Wahlberg to Col. John Bell. P. H. Polemann died in April.
Having now learned that the offensive article in the Edinburgh Review was by DB [see DB's 1831-12-1], JH writes in surprise that DB could have written what he did, and requests that JH's letter [see JH's 1831-11-25] be returned unpublished. JH will decide how to proceed.
Since his arrival he has explored the suburbs and found some pretty parts. Thinks it would appeal to JH. Houses are rather expensive but could find one to his liking. Will inquire about the landing of his instruments.
Has secured a passage home for JH on the Windsor. Thinks he will be pleased with the accommodation. Will call on him shortly.
Pleased to hear he had a good voyage home and met with a great reception on his arrival. Sends some casks of sweet wine. Has paid the installment due on the shipping shares.
R. J. Jones will be ready to receive transfer on Friday next.
Explains at some length the behavior of colored light, tying this to several articles that JH has written on the subject.
Not convenient for R. J. Jones to take transfer of the property until Friday week. Sends a parcel which has just arrived.
Sending results of the experiment on the lens of a large animal. Hopes he was not fatigued by the meeting.
Comments on a letter from WH in which he discussed experiments WH had made on the infection of cowpox, typhoid, and scarlatina.
Has received a pamphlet from B about the apportionment of boroughs in a manner to eliminate the 'rotten' boroughs; JH critiques the pamphlet, especially its attempt at mathematical logic.
Spent a pleasant time with G. B. Airy at Cambridge. The 'Melville' ship sails from Portsmouth on Thursday and he has been promised a passage to the Cape in it. Proposes to call on him tomorrow to discuss certain things.
Has taken some time to consider the climate at the Cape in response to JH's request. Gives details of the climate, suitability of site for observatory, and general conditions at the Cape. There is a reasonable library at Cape Town.
Has resolved to leave the Cape and soon after JH receives this letter he hopes to be in England. Will bring the barometer and the exterior thermometer. Saw Dr. Duncan Stewart yesterday.
Has written two letters from the Cape. Arrived three days ago. Will shortly proceed to Edinburgh. Has left the barometer on the ship. Compared this barometer with the one at St. Helena.
Proceeds to Edinburgh in the course of a few days and intends to compute the star declinations. Has some suggestions to offer before JH sails for the Cape. Would be glad to hear of the comparison of the barometer and thermometer. Left a [Thomas] Jones thermometer at the Cape.
Responds to RP's concerns about the nature of light and the interpretation of some interference experiments. JH believes that the undulatory theory of light is the best supported by the experiments at this time.
Memorandum on the site of N. L. Lacaille's Observatory.
Is happy to hear of his safe arrival at the Cape and comfortably housed. Comments on two stars Alpha1 and Alpha2 Centauri.