Will sail tomorrow for Calais. Could not find Mr. Armstrong in Dover.
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Will sail tomorrow for Calais. Could not find Mr. Armstrong in Dover.
Arrival in France. Travel companions. JH and Charles Babbage will go to Institute tomorrow to visit J. B. Biot, S. D. Poisson, and other mathematicians.
Please consider William Herschel's opinions on JH's career decision. MPH favors church, but will accept whatever makes JH happy. Will send money soon for [JH's tutor] T. W. Hornbuckle.
JH arrived safely yesterday and attended event at home of Sir Joseph Banks. Dr. [Matthew] Baillie asked about Lady Mary Herschel. JH and Charles Babbage, preparing to tour France, leave tomorrow for Dover. Wishes better health for MH and William Herschel.
Assures JH that exchange of letters with William Herschel did not produce alienation. Encourages both to meet for discussion. JH's cousin [Mary Baldwin] anxiously awaits reply from JH.