Invites JH and Margaret Brodie Herschel to dinner on 27 Nov.
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Invites JH and Margaret Brodie Herschel to dinner on 27 Nov.
Announces 29 Nov. meeting of subcommittee to consider [Anthony] Panizzi's report on state of library.
Perhaps periodic surges in atmospheric waves noticed by WB will repeat. Speaks of 'new climate' for globe. Hopes WB can attend [B.A.A.S.] meeting at Southampton.
Thanks WW for his book [Of a Liberal Education, 1845]. Agrees with WW on the educational value of the calculus and on the importance of Isaac Newton's Principia. Is teaching mechanics to his son William.
Has just seen mention of MF's latest experiments showing the connection of light and magnetism. Comments on these. Proves some of his own theories to be correct.
His letter was a great encouragement and pleasure. Comments on his own and JH's experiments with light and magnetism. Contemplates a further series of experiments but requests JH not to mention it. Is at Brighton for a rest.
Crops from the land that has been electrically heated have not been exceptional. Scotch newspapers mention some more. Is pleased that JH devoted so much time to him last Spring.