Writing as the recently appointed Superintendent of Government Schools at Cape Colony, JI recounts his findings from a tour of the schools at the Cape, reporting many problems.
Writing as the recently appointed Superintendent of Government Schools at Cape Colony, JI recounts his findings from a tour of the schools at the Cape, reporting many problems.
Writing on behalf of John Russell, asks that JH inquire about the suitability of T. J. Paterson for a position teaching in the Government Schools at the Cape of Good Hope. Mentions Thomas McBean.
On 1 Jan. 1840, JH's family laid William Herschel's 40-foot reflector to rest by singing a song (enclosed). Mentions Hammerfest instruments.
As JH has tried many varnishes he wonders if he has ever tried shellac. Has tried it on specimens of brass. Many thanks for his invitation.
Hopes to send him the lease tomorrow. If JH is coming to town will be able to see him after 10 a.m. Has written to Mr. Forbes.
Forwarding the draft of the proposed lease. The deeds are to be sent to Dover for registration.
Has just returned from a trip to Hanover, and has decided not to place his son there in accordance with advice received while he was there. Met Miss Herschel. Travelled via Belgium and met A. H. Dumont, a very original and intelligent geologist.