At Lyell’s request sends his copy of Whewell’s History of inductive sciences [1837] to CB.
At Lyell’s request sends his copy of Whewell’s History of inductive sciences [1837] to CB.
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Relating the events of the last three years. Charles Babbage has published his Bridgewater treatise. Charles Lyell is just off to Norway. Mr. D'Arblay dies of a fever. Hopes JH is not working too hard. Very pleasant garden at Haileybury.
Donates £25 to fund for John Fairbairn, whose editorial enthusiasm led to Fairbairn's court conviction. Advises JR to frame this support on grounds that cannot be interpreted as challenging court's decision.
Comments on HS's dealings with native tribal groups and returns a volume of related material.
Encloses list of subscriptions raised to offset debt incurred by John Fairbairn [Editor of Commercial Advertiser] in law actions brought by [John?] Chase. Desires JH's support.