Returns corrected proof of his descriptions of S. American fossil shells [South America, appendix].
Returns corrected proof of his descriptions of S. American fossil shells [South America, appendix].
Thanks JH for suggestions on his methods and on publishing his work.
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Describes how time is spent at a conference, with a large section being directed to JH's daughter Isabella and written in Latin.
JH has expressed strongly his concern about P[eter Stewart]'s health; JH hopes he did not speak out too strongly.
Hopes that he will accept the accompanying pamphlet. Would like to make his acquaintance at some future date.
On fitness of Michael Faraday, as a chemist and physicist, to chair B.A.A.S. section. Remarks on [H. C.] Oersted's identifying electricity and magnetism, and connection between Oersted's and Faraday's work. Further comments on Faraday's work, and on instances of rash observation ultimately proving correct.
Pleased that WW is giving a paper at Southampton B.A.A.S. meeting. JH will attend. Has completed the printing of most of his Cape Results. Smoke-drifts are besetting Kent.
Has done Edmondston’s Galapagos plants.
Dispute between Edward Forbes and H. C. Watson.
Is slaving at South America – ¾ finished.
Has discovered geologists never read each other’s works – "the only object in writing a book is a proof of earnestness … Geology is at present very oral".
Has nearly finished South America.
Pleased to hear JDH has worked out identical and representative species of N. Temperate and Antarctic regions.
Geoffroy Saint Hilaire’s "loi du balancement" as applied to plants.
CD jaded by, but has nearly completed, South America.
To help RM, who must speak about [F. W.] Bessel, writes of Bessel's astronomical accomplishments.
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Thanks JH for spotting error in a publication about the Edinburgh Observatory. Discusses 'the planet that is expected to be found beyond Uranus.' Asks JH to help him send astronomical news to Thomas Maclear.
Would like to see C. F. Schönbein's invention tried but has not the means to afford any assistance at the moment. Understands that Edward Sabine is to introduce Schönbein to the Master General of Ordnance, so he will be in good hands.
Sends results of RM's experiment on wave motion and earthquakes that RM will report at B.A.A.S. meeting in Southampton. Proposes new committee to implement RM's project.
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Details of WL's observations of the seventh satellite of Saturn.
Invites JH to join SB and Mr. Bold at 'our stable' tomorrow evening. Hopes [J. B. A.] Dumas will arrive from Paris then.