Received a note yesterday giving the news that the French fleet is contemplating an action against Jonathan. The comet showed itself last night, but not long enough to obtain an observation.
Received a note yesterday giving the news that the French fleet is contemplating an action against Jonathan. The comet showed itself last night, but not long enough to obtain an observation.
Mrs. Maclear's letter is not ready so it will have to travel by the Aerolite. Children have still escaped the measles.
Is not certain what has happened to JH's paper. Is on his way to London to try and clear up the mystery.
Please excuse the delay in replying to JH's letter. He has been busy opening churches and travelling. [Alexander] Strahan will write about the article.
Thanks for sending him the copy of the articles on meteorology; has been away from home grouse shooting. The day he arrived in Northumberland he saw a peculiar fan-like arrangement of clouds. Encloses a photograph of Louisa [RM's wife and JH's daughter].
Glad to send a good account of Louisa [RM's wife and JH's daughter] and her daughter.
Objections to one of JH's theories.
Two problems verifying a theory of P. S. Laplace.
Many thanks for his kind inquiries after the health of the General. Appreciates JH's kindness to his son when at Slough. Did JH see John Dawson's (2nd Earl of Portarlington) prophecy of fine weather?
Has read the first edition of JH's Treatise Astr. published in America. Has several queries regarding statements in this book, for which he would be pleased if JH would supply the answers.
Has been so busy visiting various people and relatives that he has had no time to answer JH's letter. Leaves early in September for Rome and Naples and will be unable to visit Collingwood.
A year has passed since he sent news of local events and people. Hopes JH's work is progressing well. Gives news of local happenings at Slough.
The circumstance to which he alluded last week is thought to have taken place in 24 or 25 when the Slingsby family was at Farnham. Intends going to Paris for a few days at the end of this week.
Has not answered his letter as he was called to town. Has seen the solicitor who drew up the agreements for the letting of JH's property at Slough. The tenant can now be given notice. Would JH like JN to make it known that the property is now open to offer again?
Is grateful for the news. His own health is poor and is about to travel to Switzerland on doctor's advice.
The works JH directed to be sent to JN from the Board of Trade had arrived before Nelson returned to town. Hopes that JH will accept the contents of the enclosed packet. Can make any alteration to the size or power as desired.
Uncle Duncan and his protégé were launched on their northern expedition this morning. Was unable to act on the kind suggestion owing to a visit to the dentist and the cold weather.
Much obliged for her thoughtfulness. Called and met Mrs. Gordon [JH's daughter?], who gave a good account of all at home. Has been in severe pain from a chill.
Probably heard that JN has been over the channel for health reasons. Encloses a seed of a chestnut from Hougoumont. Hears good reports of JH's health.
Will be traveling abroad for health reasons, but will call at Collingwood on Wednesday.