Thanks for the name for the new planet [Irene]. J. R. Hind has written to the Times concerning it.
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Thanks for the name for the new planet [Irene]. J. R. Hind has written to the Times concerning it.
Would like JH's opinion on an article in the R.S.P.T. Has had good reports of his own physiological works. New editions are forthcoming and he will send them to JH.
Sending a copy of the 3rd edition of his treatise [Principles of General and Comparative Physiology]. Points out differences in the editions and draws attention to some novelties.
Agrees to WT's use of name 'amphitype' [see WT's 1851-5-6 or earlier].
'[J. R.] Hind and [George] Bishop are delighted with your name Eirene (vulgo Irene) for the new planet[oid]....'
Invites WW to meet with the two representatives of French science in the Jury of Philosophical Instruments [for the Great Exhibition] and to dine with Lord Rosse [William Parsons].
Sends a paper. Comments on temperature at low altitudes and listing papers known on this subject.
Announcing his discovery of another new planet. Gives readings.