FitzRoy is hard at work on his book [Narrative, vol. 2].
CD’s health is improved.
Describes his visit to zoo.
Gives news of E. A. Darwin and Harriet Martineau.
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FitzRoy is hard at work on his book [Narrative, vol. 2].
CD’s health is improved.
Describes his visit to zoo.
Gives news of E. A. Darwin and Harriet Martineau.
Postpones meeting with CD because he must attend House of Commons for Factory Amendment Act.
Gives best wishes for Gould’s trip to Australia.
Notes on Synallaxis behaviour.
Thanks CD for his present of a dram bottle [actually a silver-cased compass]. JG will be reminded daily of their friendship when he is in the wilds [of Australia].
Thanks for ham and corrections in spelling. Gives account of his social activities in past week.
Has now received JH's letter of the 5th. John Phillips will give JH the exact terms of the grant from the B.A.A.S. Will call at Slough to see the Herschels on his way to town. Deeply regrets that JH is not interested in the position at Cambridge, but M. J. Johnson will go far.
Describes observations made while aboard the Windsor Castle. Mentions stopover at St. Helena.
Is pleased he will accept his book on the observatory. Has read with pleasure the account of JH's work at the Cape, which was sent to Wilhelm Struve.