Compliments.
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Compliments.
Sends pt. 1 of Bonpland and Kunth's "Genera et species"; hopes to visit Norwich.
Introduces Kunth; appreciation of Smith's "Introduction to botany"; an article in the "Quarterly".
Requesting the opinion of JH's late father on the nebulae in Orion.
Calling his attention to the works of J. C. Poggendorf and Guillaume Weber. Does he know of the ingenious work carried out at the Cape by C. F. Gauss and Weber?
Praises CD’s Journal of researches and comments on some of CD’s observations and conclusions. Considers volcanic activity and its effect on past climate and changes in climate over time. Discusses glacial phenomena. Believes the climate of the coast of Peru is modified by cold sea-currents.
Recounts details of his recent visit to England. Recent astronomical observations. Has JH heard from C. K. J. Bunsen about his award?
Sending a letter via Ca'colia Gibson raising various queries regarding nebulae.
Sending the first volume of Kosmos. Queries regarding the Magellanic Clouds.
No summary available.
Queries regarding JH's star lists. Sending magnetic information from A. T. Kupffer. Regarding the distribution of nebulae.
Astronomical queries, with particular reference to the Coal Sack. [Probably to JH, but unclear from letter.]
Is grateful for his constructive letter on the Coal Sack. Regarding the work of the Schlaginweit brothers.
News of the astronomical activities of his colleagues. Astronomical queries.
Introducing Adolphe Barth. Astronomical news and queries.
Thanks JH for JH's review of AH's Cosmos. Recommends E. H. DuBois-Reymond to JH's attention.
Sends a letter of praise for the family Herschel, including especially JH and his father, William.