Please arrange for JH to join DW, Dr. [Thomas?] Chalmers, and possibly Captain Carnigh for dinner. Chalmers wanted to visit William Herschel in Windsor but cannot, and would at least like to meet JH before going to meet [William?] Wilberforce.
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Please arrange for JH to join DW, Dr. [Thomas?] Chalmers, and possibly Captain Carnigh for dinner. Chalmers wanted to visit William Herschel in Windsor but cannot, and would at least like to meet JH before going to meet [William?] Wilberforce.
Regarding a possible error by JH in one of his equations [see CB's 1816-10-10]. Proposes a plan for a new work on analysis.
[John] Bradbury, an old FLS who has been travelling in north America for some time and is now in heavy arrears, has asked to compound with 10 guineas in full; advises Council to grant this indulgence "as his name is honourable to us".
Asks if Sir [Justly Watson] Green's [2nd baronet, (1755-1826)] paper on 'Phascum' is a continuation of any former paper on the genus; "greatly doubts his knowledge of such very difficult matters". Hopes to send a paper of his own by 21 January.
Agrees with Smith that they should compound with [John] Bradbury for 10 guineas for his subscription arrears. Explains Sir [Justly Watson] Green's [2nd baronet, (1755-1826)] paper on 'Phascum'; not fit to be printed in its present state. [Thomas] Marsham has still not paid any of his debt, which he finds "so inexcusable" he has informed him he will no longer interfere on his behalf, and Marsham has written to [Edward] Forster pleading for more time.
Thanks for turkey. Asks whether [William] Roscoe is currently able to accept visits from strangers.
Thanks for Smith's interest in [Jacob] Bigelow joining Linnean Society as FMLS; concerns over the 23 guineas required for his subscription. Examined plants from mountains around Boston, [Massachusetts], with Sir Joseph Banks and [Robert] Brown, notes on their conclusions, including: 'Scirpus bracteatus', 'Epipactis convallarioides', 'Matonia inflata', 'Hylas assyllus', 'Potomogeton tenellum', 'Orchis bracteata', 'Lycopodium lucidulum', and 'Halcus monticula'.
As yet has been unable to examine his plants with any standard herbarium, something he is keen to do to expand USA's natural history, understands [Aylmer Bourke] Lambert has Pursh's herbarium.
Regrets his blunder. Send him Wilson Lowry's address and he will write. His own recent experiments with platinum.
Thanks for turkey. Linnean Society Council called, presumably to discuss [Thomas] Marsham's "wretched behaviour" [constant delays in repaying money he took from the Society]. Always thought Marsham would forsake the debt. [Alexander] Macleay and [Robert] Brown are in charge of the business but doubts their abilities. Goodenough thinks the actions of several leading members in screening Marsham has encouraged him to deceive the Society and set a bad example to other officers. Received Smith's "Compendium [florae Britannicae"]. Has Smith's copy of "Hortus Gramineus Woburnensis".
Condolences on death of [George] Anderson [(fl 1800s-1817), plant collector]; hopes neither Anderson's paper on 'Paeonia' or willow collection are lost. Returns Sir [Justly Watson] Green's [2nd baronet, (1755-1826)] paper on 'Phascum' with no conclusive judgement as to its worth; [Aylmer Bourke] Lambert's paper [on 'Cinchona'] should be printed. Sending his own paper on 'Tofieldia' and another on 'Lycopodium', with [Robert] Brown, not to be printed.
Urges Linnean Society Council to take legal action against [Thomas] Marsham [to recover debts].
Much philosophizing about life, work, and happiness.
Attended Linnean Society Council meeting yesterday, along with [Alexander] Macleay, [Edward] Forster, [Aylmer Bourke] Lambert, [Thomas] Thomson [(1773-1852), chemist], [Daniel] Moore, and [Joseph] Sabine. Unanimous resolution reached that [Thomas] Marsham should either "confess judgement", otherwise proceeded against immediately as it would then be clear he has no intention to repay his debt. Macleay read a letter from Marsham defending himself; Goodenough also received a letter from Marsham bragging of his honour, that he will repay the principal and interest shortly, and that he borrowed the money from the Society. Goodenough's good opinion of Marsham entirely changed and will not allow any consideration of him stand in the way of the welfare of the Society.
Encloses paper on vegetable physiology for the Linnean Society; requests that it be returned if not suitable.
[Smith has annotated "paper returned']
Queries and news about friends at Cambridge. How is analytical movement proceeding and translation of [S. F.] Lacroix's treatise being received? Is writing a new algebra.
Is glad JH is coming to town. Another son born. They must revive the Analytical. Explains a problem in functional analysis.
Will be coming to town shortly and hopes to stay with CB if possible. They must get another volume of the transactions of the Analytical Society out.
Received Smith's letter of 28 January. Glad that Smith and everyone else agrees with the Council resolution regarding [Thomas] Marsham, though Marsham has requested an explanation of what "confessing judgement" means. Goodenough certain that Marsham will not repay the money unless he is compelled. Reviews the "Hortus Gramineus Woburnensis"; disappointed by the "celebrated Fiorin grass" and doubts whether it should be called variety of 'Agrostis stolonifera' as the book claims, but thinks it "dog cheap" at three guineas.
Is actively pursuing mathematical investigations. Plans to come to Cambridge soon for a short visit. Will follow this first letter by many more. Excavations by the Geological Society going on in JH's area.
The state of the country and friends, and please push JG's book.
Asks that [John] Bradbury write to Linnean Society Council requesting them to accept the 10 guineas from his as compound payment of his arrears. Uncertain what the solicitors have done with [Thomas] Marsham. The Horticultural Society propose to leave the building unless they are allowed use of the room daily for four hours. Asks when Smith is coming to London. Part of late George Anderson's [(fl 1800s-1817), plant collector] paper on 'Paeonia' read at last meeting, [Joseph] Sabine is to add a biographical sketch.
Thanks for turkey. Glad Smith's health improved; convinced there is no diseased disorganisation in his chest but recommends living temperately and regular exercise. Prescribes Pelula Hydraggii for his headaches.