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A note to add to a previous letter.
Apologizes for unwarranted familiarity used in previous letter requesting JH's evaluation of the scientific work of [Humphrey] Lloyd.
Agrees with papers demonstrating falsity of present methods of correcting barometer for moisture and 'dogma of one gas being a vacuum to another.'
Suggests possible times to meet with JH.
Can he lend him the Cambridge Calendar or tell him the examiners in the mathematical tripos.
Complains of overwork and of other people trying to involve JH in their quarrels; is glad MH has company.
Congratulates EC on the first volume of Stars near the Ecliptic: JH expects never to observe again.
Attributes reorganization of Mint to H. D. Harness. Recommends Harness for its mastership.
Presents JH with a work [Lezioni di astronomia by François Arago and translated by EC] on the foundations of astronomy. Discusses the beauty of the science.
Believes that war is imminent [see JH's 1852-1-9], that the south of England may well be attacked, and that MH and the girls should be prepared to go north.
His concern [see JH's 1852-1-16] was not to suggest less bravery on the part of women and girls, but because Collingwood might well be in the middle of any fray. Agrees with MH's precautions about revaccination.
Son Willy is ill and JH is treating him.
Worried about war and a French invasion; JH has been treating his cold with laudanum and mustard blisters.
Son Willy is getting better but the doctor is coming to see him anyway; JH sympathizes with MH and daughter Caroline.
MH is suffering [teeth?] and is urged to come to London; a few items of news and household accounting.
Is explaining why JH will not be able to meet MH's train.
Clarifies family finances, including the sale of stock to pay living expenses.
Encloses item that is not to be distributed.
Explains in detail his photographic method for producing landscapes on paper.
Is giving WH advice about buying books to take to India. JH stresses the need for economy and discernment; urges WH to retain some interest in science, although WH will not be 'a scientific man.'