Is grateful for his friendly letter. Gives a fuller explanation of his own theories on light. Would be glad if he would show this letter to Professor G. G. Stokes.
Is grateful for his friendly letter. Gives a fuller explanation of his own theories on light. Would be glad if he would show this letter to Professor G. G. Stokes.
[Samuel] Parlby papers are in the hands of [John] Steuart, who will hand them over to the new Attorney General when he arrives. Several epidemics have visited the Observatory and William Mann is now convalescing in Natal. [James] Adamson has caused unpleasantness with the reduction of the meteorological journals. Railroad building has stopped at the Cape. Difficulties with the electric telegraph.
Corrections to reports in 12 Mar. 1866 issue of Les Mondes regarding ecclesiastical titles in England, William Whewell's career, and W. T. Brande's role at Royal Mint. Also, English do not eat cats; 'catsup' is made of vegetables. Nor was JH's daughter [Maria Sophia] ever acquainted with late [Ludovico] Calandrelli.
FW's suggestion to collect William Herschel's published works into one volume was considered earlier, but publishers found it not profitable. All works except two are in R.S.P.T., 1780-1818. [Letter continues 22 Mar.:] JH almost completed identifying and assembling all of WH's double stars and micrometrical measures. Thanks for calling attention to 'unpublished series of 400 'Guages [sic] ('hausters')" noticed by [Maximilian Weisse]. JH was not aware of these. [Letter continues 23 Mar.:] Does not approve of FW's suggestion to request subscriptions to fund collection of WH's works. [Note by copyist: List of differences between original letter and copy.] [Unknown annotation: 'Original in No. 2 Corresp. Tin box B.8.']
Further comments on Ernst Klinkerfüss's paper, in response to JH's 1866-2-28.
Comments further on Ernst Klinkerfüss's work [see JH's 1866-2-28]; on the behavior of light emitted by an electric spark.
Comments on a letter GS received from Ernst Klinkerfüss, which leaves GS convinced of the basic correctness of the views of GS and JH.
Is trying to assist in finding someone to review a book [The Heavens] by [Amédée] Guillemin.
Comments on the state of William Whewell's health, and about the theories of E. F. W. Klinkerfüss [see JH's 1866-2-27].
Asks JH to recommend a reviewer for a popular book on astronomy.
Thanks JH for recommendation [see GS's 1866-3-2].
The Master of Trinity [William Whewell] died this afternoon. Regrets that his first letter from Cambridge brings such news.
William Whewell slightly improved. Dr. [George] Humphry has been elected professor of Anatomy. Is indebted to JH because of the paper he sent to the R.S.L.
William Whewell seems to have permanent damage to his brain. Whewell has an article in MacMillan's Magazine regarding Auguste Comte's philosophy.
William Whewell's symptoms are worse, but his mind is still active.
William Whewell's nieces have little hope for his recovery. Whewell is anxious about his article on Grote's Plato for MacMillan's Magazine.
William Whewell is still alive, but struggling. Dr. [Gilbert] French has died suddenly.
Thinks William Whewell's excitement may be a 'precursor to exhaustion.' The hope of recovery is very slight. JH is interested in Whewell's article on Plato.
Detached postscript that refers to the behavior of William Whewell before his death.
Relays message from Dr. [George] Humphry. William Whewell is conscious but knows he is dying.