Requests a mixture of verdigris, sal ammoniac, and lamp-black.
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Requests a mixture of verdigris, sal ammoniac, and lamp-black.
Asks for a bottle to be filled with spirits of wine.
Regrets not having a duplicate of one of his books to give away. "You will before long no doubt be able to borrow a copy."
Invites the Owens to stay at Down, joining Falconer and a few others.
Asks how many copies of Proceedings are commonly sold.
Asks WJH to thank his son [J. D. Hooker, away on Antarctic survey] for his note. Has also read a letter JDH wrote to Lyell. Hopes JDH will publish a journal. If he publishes an Antarctic flora, CD will place his collection of South American alpine plants at his disposal.
Sympathises with WDF’s persisting grief.
Describes Down House and additions being built, which interfere with Geology [of "Beagle"].
Bodily health is improved, but cannot stand mental excitement.
Discusses the death of his son. Thanks CD for his letter of condolence and invites him to visit.
Congratulates FitzRoy on his appointment as Governor of New Zealand. Wants to see him and his wife before their departure. Proposes to call on them in London next Thursday.
Is grateful for his note and the book; has been ill, which accounts for the delay in his acknowledgement. The verses appear to give a good idea of the original.
Enlarging on the luminous phenomena he has seen in the S.W. and giving some comments from a naval officer who had observed it.
Invites FB and his sister for a visit to Collingwood, where FB and JH can most easily complete the work of charting the southern stars.
Describes his view of the Great Comet of 1843.
Sending a letter he has received from a friend regarding a curious observation of the moon. Has seen the comet and encloses diagrams of its position.
About the health of Caroline Herschel, and other news from Hanover.
Tells GA about a new comet becoming visible.
JH's account of a comet reminds WT of a strange sighting many years ago. Comments further on improvements in photography, both those made and those needed.
Describes observing of comet that evening.
Suggests 'amphitype' as name for JH's process whereby same picture can go from negative to positive. Further comments on comet sighting, and on some improvements to Daguerreotype.
Announces election of Marquis of Breadalbane [John Campbell] as lord rector of Marischal College for coming year. Thanks for JH's advice to college senate.