Explaining his own idea of probability. [This appears to be the original, which was never sent as Lord Jeffrey died 1850-1-25.]
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Explaining his own idea of probability. [This appears to be the original, which was never sent as Lord Jeffrey died 1850-1-25.]
Regrets he is unable to support his project for the church as he has many more worthy commitments.
Considers the education of the lower orders an honorable object, but has never given a public lecture and feels unable to assist.
Sends her a newly minted florin.
Regrets that JH's health does not allow him to visit his 'dear suffering friend' [Richard Jones], who JH hopes may yet rally.
[John Russell] Hind is being considered for the post of astronomer at Trivandrum in India.
Asks for William Lassell's address in Malta, as JH's son, William, may be able to stop in to visit Lassell.
Thanks for RJ's 'unwearied vigour and activity of mind.'
Replies to several queries about papers of JH. JH describes the accidental production of some interesting copper salt crystals.
Thanks GS for his paper on fluorescent spectra; JH is interested in having these rays used on quartz, hoping to find his 'thermic' rays acting.
Writes to acknowledge receipt of a testimonial on behalf of [George] Wilson.
Comments on color as a sensation, and on GS's thoughts on 'lavender rays.'
Thanks JJ for the counterfeit coin he sent; JH comments on the possibility of oval coinage.
Advises GS against spending £800 to verify the available drawings of Saturn; instead JH suggests alternative methods.
Asks GS about ordering instruments from [George] Wilson.
Has just received the first part of Johnston's General Atlas for which accept his very best thanks. It is a beautiful work. Has been working at cartography himself and produced a projection of 97-100ths of the whole surface of the globe in one chart. Comments on this.
Inquiring about the cost of instruments being shipped.
Acknowledges receipt of a paper by [William] Pole, which JH will review.
Needs more time for reviewing Pole's paper [see JH's 1856-10-12].
Is sending in JH's report on Pole's paper [see JH's 1856-11-9].