A note accompanying a list of mathematical and astronomical works, to which JL asks JH to add names of others to make the collection more complete.
A note accompanying a list of mathematical and astronomical works, to which JL asks JH to add names of others to make the collection more complete.
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Expresses views on nature of exponential functions and defines terms that may have caused confusion in [J. T.] Graves's paper, which JH found unsatisfactory. Requests JH's reply.
Entomological visits with F. W. Hope and J. F. Stephens in London. News of insects taken and birds shot.
Has been advised by his tutor to defer the "Little Go". Sends news of Cambridge friends.
Where should WW meet JH on Tuesday before JH's wedding?
News of his activities in recent months, of mutual Edinburgh acquaintances, and the Plinian Society.
JC has given up natural history for a time to prepare himself better for medical practice.
Accepts arrangement proposed by DL. JH will write a volume on astronomy [Treatise Astr.], but will need time. 14852
Explains that he does not wish to be a member of the new Board of Longitude; wishes instead to devote his energies to his research. Is leaving to travel for some months [with his bride]; cannot attend committee meetings during this period.
Is leaving London for many months and would therefore like his name removed from the Council of the Royal Society, and also his Vice-presidency to be terminated. Would like his name removed from the glass sub-committee.
Congratulates JH on his marriage to Margaret Brodie Stewart.
Congratulates him on the cause of his temporary absence from London. Hopes he will reconsider his views on resignation from the offices of the R.S.L. at the end of the year. His resignation from the Glass sub-committee is a compliment to Michael Faraday.
Describing the wedding of Margaret Brodie Stewart and JH on this day.
Sends thanks for the wedding cake, and congratulations on JH's marriage.
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JH's and Margaret's honeymoon journey through Buckinghamshire. Concern for MH's confinement.
Difficulties over his machine. Joseph Clement threatens strike action. Would like to become acquainted with JH's friend. Advice on marriage given.
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Asks JH to return a musical instrument he had borrowed. Mentions dining with Mrs. Alexander Stewart [JH's new mother-in-law]. Asks JH to look over a sheet of chemical elements to be used as a basis for a mineralogical classification. Invites JH and his bride to visit WW in Cambridge.
Lady [Watson] would like JH to have a silver cake basket. Can she send it to Lady Herschel for JH? Lady Herschel should try the Bath waters.