Forwards letter from William Whewell. Referees seem to agree with Humphrey Lloyd's proposals. Busy with [Cambridge University] Commission business. Colleges are resisting proposed changes.
Forwards letter from William Whewell. Referees seem to agree with Humphrey Lloyd's proposals. Busy with [Cambridge University] Commission business. Colleges are resisting proposed changes.
Confer with William Whewell on magnetic observations, then notify GP. Health is improving. Cambridge residents are angry over proposed changes but ignore similar changes at Oxford.
Forwarded JH's and Humphrey Lloyd's letters to G. B. Airy and William Whewell. Cannot attend B.A.A.S. meeting at Leeds. Does JH concur with Edward Sabine's latest suggestions?
GP's views on continuation of magnetic observatories in colonies.
Will soon marry [Frances] Selwyn, sister of Bishop of New Zealand. Favorable comments on [Cape Results].
JH's reasons for wishing to decline the baronetcy remain, but has decided to accept it because of Augustus Frederick's (Duke of Sussex) 'really noble conduct as respects me.'
A note to GP accompanying a letter to Augustus Frederick (Duke of Sussex) in which JH indicates a change of heart and an acceptance of the baronetcy [see JH's 1838-6-19].
Replying to GP's 1847-6-28, is worried about the amount of time that will be required of JH in preparing a suitable biography; does not want it to interfere with other work on hand.
Writes to ask GP to help publicize the need for candidates for professorships at the University of Melbourne.
Comments on the action of the Council of the Senate of Cambridge University.
Asks GP to participate in the marriage ceremony of JH's daughter Caroline.
Sends copy of B.A.A.S. resolutions relative to South Polar expedition. Will wait for GP to set date for deputation [to meet government officials].
Grateful for GP's sympathy. JH's mother 'dreadfully distressed.'
Accepts GP's invitation to visit him at Ely Cathedral after the B.A.A.S. meeting at Cambridge. Asks advice on whether it would be proper for JH to read his address at the meeting.