Requesting any information on J. J. Littrow for his obituary notice.
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Requesting any information on J. J. Littrow for his obituary notice.
Regrets that he knows nothing about J. J. Littrow. A new astronomical instrument. Weather has been most unsuitable for observations.
Would like JH to write a review of his recent book for the Quarterly Review.
Comments on whether magnetic observations should be continued.
As many Russian observatories are now involved in magnetic observations, JH thinks the British observations should continue [see GA's 1842-1-22].
Grateful for being made Knight Commander of the Illustrious Order of Dannebrog, but British rules forbid JH accepting foreign title.
Offers an explanation of the phenomena of the freezing cave of Illetzkaya Zatchita in Russia.
Describes life in Trinity Lodge and invites JH to visit him there. Is writing on ethics and puzzling over the nature of causation.
Comments by words and a drawing on WW's statement that WW was trying to 'puff himself out' to fill his new office and house. Also discusses moral philosophy and the theory of causation.
Acknowledging a gift of one of JH's works.