Has recently read in the papers JH's correspondence concerning the weather. Would like an article on this subject from JH for the Quarterly Review. Comments on the influence of the moon on the weather.
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Has recently read in the papers JH's correspondence concerning the weather. Would like an article on this subject from JH for the Quarterly Review. Comments on the influence of the moon on the weather.
Has had a paper placed in his hands from an Icelandic Savant regarding drifts from Greenland. Thinks that JH may find this paper useful.
Regrets that JH's ill health has been the cause of his abandonment of his paper on the weather. Editor of the Quarterly Review will be pleased to receive it should JH resume his writing.
Has today sent by book post the manuscript of Mrs. Mary Somerville's autobiography, which JH is to report on. Understands that Mrs. Somerville is amenable to good advice.
Is prepared to take charge of Mrs. Mary Somerville's memoir. Found her wonderfully well when he met her at Naples.
Has safely received the packet containing Mrs. Mary Somerville's manuscript. She has been awarded the Victoria medal of the Geographical Society.
Has heard from Mrs. Greig [wife of Woronzow Greig] that JH has consented to read the proof sheets of Mrs. Mary Somerville's work on molecular science. Sends the first 44 pages and would be pleased for any comments. Mrs. Somerville is in Naples.
Acknowledging the return of the proofs of Mrs. Mary Somerville's book. Is grateful for the revision and will forward the sheets to Mrs. Somerville for her to arrange and incorporate the suggestions.