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CD’s father has been very ill, but is now slowly improving.
Writes of Leonard Jenyns’ cabinet and J. S. Henslow’s parties.
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Makes arrangements to donate herbarium to the Cambridge Philosophical Society. The herbarium was purchased from Andrew Mathews, a gardener for the Horticultural Society of London, prior to him being sent to South America to collect plants.
Of the health of Peter Stewart, JH's brother-in-law.
Would be pleased to know when the Herschels are coming to London so that Lady Inglis may call on Mrs. Herschel.
Has been searching for the regulations regarding the Military College. William Fitton and HK have proposed Eilhard Mitscherlich for the Royal Medal and JH is to be asked to prepare a statement. Is pleased J. J. Littrow has adopted the collimator. Has heard of their visit to Gadesburgh. Still at the R.S.L. though he really wished to resign. Michael Faraday was voted the Copley Medal for his glass experiments.
About the use of the collimator, together with some family news.
Carlo Gemmellaro measured elevation of Benedictine monastery on Mount Etna at 294 canne [6,688 feet].
Concerned that JH is having trouble dealing with Mr. Davenport. [Stewart family's servant] Mrs. Tucker visited MH overnight. Mrs. Moorsom will come to Slough. Visit by [James] Grahame last evening.
Informs CH of his wife's pregnancy; will name the child Caroline if a girl. Reports of repairs on Slough.
Remarks about his recent tour of Italy including his meeting with G. A. A. Plana and other Italian astronomers How to observe the Moon's mass.
Hears he is at Dudmaston. Has a brother-in-law who will shortly be travelling to India and would like suggestions of books and instruments for him to take. Also letter of introduction to Edward Ryan.