Asked [William] Empson to write to JH about 'republication.' Thanks for [Cape Results]. Invites JH to visit. Glad that JH voted for [J. G. Shaw-]Lefevre [for M.P. from Cambridge].
Asked [William] Empson to write to JH about 'republication.' Thanks for [Cape Results]. Invites JH to visit. Glad that JH voted for [J. G. Shaw-]Lefevre [for M.P. from Cambridge].
Presumes they are at Adam Sedgwick's. Supposes they will come to Broxbourne by the 11 o'clock train from Norwich and will arrange for it to be met. Expects a new theory of the earth's crust from JH. Mrs. Jeff[re]y is seriously ill, which delays the Jeff[re]ys at Haileybury.
Gathering mercantile statistics spoken of by John Stewart and preparing these for House of Commons.
Louisa and Johnny [Herschel] are well. Called at India House to see Mr. Hooper. Gives requirements of the various examinations and thinks Willy [Herschel] would do well to stay with [Charles] Pritchard, while Johnny can remain and study at home.
Col. Ouseley had a son at Addiscombe. Has ascertained the relative value of the various branches of study in the final examination. Gives table of values. Hears that military drawing puzzles some. Children are well. If Johnny [Herschel] draws as well as Louisa [Herschel] at 14 he will do well.
Has mislaid a piece of paper on the Addiscombe examinations that he intended sending to JH. Appear to be some changes in policy. Has taken a house in Grosvenor Place for one or two months. The Commission is not yet out.
Before he can exchange appointment of Willy [Herschel] he must find out what his present appointment is. Still thinks of going to St. Leonards and hopes to call on the Herschels. Would like Maria Edgeworth's last letter; misses her very much. Should cultivate Angelica.
Mrs. Jones has lately lost a sister-in-law, which accounts for her laxness in correspondence. Will search his index for an article on the average Englishman. Tour through France and Switzerland was a great success. Feels much better for it.
JH's exertions and friendship are a treasure. Will visit them on Monday next.
Has begged Edward Ryan to see JH and have a consultation about some of RJ's affairs, which he would like to settle. Pleased to hear that Willy [Herschel] is doing so well.
Wished Edward Ryan to consult JH regarding [G. H. Gordon (4th Earl of Aberdeen)]. as he knows him better. Will not make any move until he has consulted Sir James Graham. Unable to manage Monday, but any day after will suit him. Mrs. Jones is very depressed and needs a change of air.
Still holds opinion that RJ expressed last night, but would speak to Lord A. [Aberdeen?] soon if RJ does not hear from Lord A.