Would like to know the position regarding the Royal medal, which he understands he has been awarded.
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Would like to know the position regarding the Royal medal, which he understands he has been awarded.
In reply to JI's 1828-11 states that the delay over sending the medal has arisen because there is no die in existence so that no medal has been struck.
Of life in Nantes and mutual friends in England [letter includes a sketch of General Cambourne by JG's son Robert].
Should JH prepare a report for the R.S.L. Council on the work of the Glass Committee, including Michael Faraday's important results? W. H. Wollaston's health is failing. On recent sunspot and comet observations.
Advice to JH, who is considering marriage.
States JH's position on the question of publishing all the observations of an observatory, or working out results and publishing only those; notes clearness of Encke's Comet; comments on the return of Charles Babbage from abroad.
Is just about to publish the 20th number of the Mathematical Repository in which he would like to include a short biography of William Herschel. Can JH supply him with an account of his father, and also inform him if a portrait of Sir William has been published?
Is expecting her son Charles Babbage home and would be pleased if JH would be there to meet him.
Regarding the climate in Northern Australia.
JH describes his meeting with Margaret Stewart's mother to acquaint her with JH's intentions towards her daughter.
Has found JG's paper [on logarithms] and will give it to the R.S.L. President and Council.
Invites JH to join NW and Robert Brown for midday meal.
Is writing to ES, JH's future mother-in-law, to request an opportunity for a private conversation with ES, on a matter 'that concerns me deeply.'
Has kept her promise to JH not to speak to the subject of their conversation [see JH's 1828-11-20]; she is pleased with JH's honorable behavior.
Accepts invitation for tea at the Stewart's house; has been trying to resolve the problem [which appears to have been a social faux pas committed by someone against a lady].
Informs JE that the R.S.L. is awarding JE a Royal Medal for JE's work on Encke's Comet.
Regretted JH's absence. Hopes Mary Herschel recovers. Robert Brown attended. NW's wife also ill.
A note accompanying a volume [unidentified], which ES feels JH must read.
In view of the Stewart family concerns about the illness of Isabella Stewart, JH will reduce the frequency of his visits, although he would like to come oftener. Thanks ES for the book she sent [see ES's 1828-11-24].
Sends happiest wishes to JH.