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Would like copy of "Galapagos flora" when published ["Plants of the Galapagos Archipelago", Trans. Linn. Soc. Lond. 20 (1851): 163–233].
Will keep JDH’s Pacific island notes till his return.
Requests information about actinometers in JF's possession, and provides further information regarding their use.
Reports on an ancient town on Ascension, which is now at sea-level and approachable only by boat.
Would like sketch returned [see 775].
Would be particularly thankful for result of CGE’s observations on earth of Pampas.
Asks that Ernst Dieffenbach return copperplate and woodcuts.
Has received the communication and the proof, and returned the latter to the printer. Found a section had been omitted but cannot trace the manuscript at present.
Discusses extract sent by CHS dealing with island of Pouynipéte. Agrees account of island by Lloghtsky [Johann Lhotsky] is suspect.
Comments on view that former migration of animals, plants, and man was by continental extensions now submerged.
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Will forward JH's paper [',Amórfwta ...,' R.S.P.T. (1845), 143-53] to the R.S.L.
Is now in a position to pay to JH Francis Baily's legacy and would be glad to know in which way JH would like it paid.
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Describes how JH arranged for an opening [in the Indian Civil Service] for JH's son William James at the time when he will be the proper age [see JH's 1845-1-31].
Speaks of JH's visits on the previous day; later this day, JH is to visit Mr. Plowden about a position for son William James.
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Has invited Charles Grant (Baron Glenelg) to breakfast tomorrow; will JH join them?
Previous letter [missing] on Edinburgh position was ill-tempered. Friends assure him that he ought to be thankful for opportunity to try for professorship.
Reports meeting with Humboldt in Paris.
Sends the printed receipt for £1,000 being the amount of Francis Baily's legacy. Please sign and send it to his own bankers.
Observations from H.E.I.C. stations were supposed to be sent to foreign secretary of R.S.L. Prospects for persuading H.E.I.C. to reduce and publish these. Best methods of publication. Toronto volume should be available next week. Report by W. R. Birt was delayed.