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As secretary of newly formed 'Mechanic's Institute' in Slough, HW invites JH to preside at 18 Feb. meeting.
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Discovered a telescopic comet in Cepheus. Gives readings.
Is thinking of publishing a new edition of Examples in the calculus of finite differences. Would like his views on this.
Has heard that the R.A.S. council's 'no-medal resolution' has produced much dissatisfaction, which will not disappear by a general vote supporting the acts of the council. Thinks that the course adopted is wrong. If the council will not reconsider in favor of a positive conclusion, JH suggests that the issue be raised in a general meeting of the R.A.S. and that its decision be accepted with 'alacrity.' Holds himself free, as President, from any obligation to uphold 'in speaking or writing' whatever decision results.
Discusses Neptune discovery controversy; believes both scientists should receive medals.
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Encloses application for meteorological and magnetic observatories from governor of New Brunswick. May establish observations in all colonies for limited time. Puzzled over [John] Lefroy's results from Athabasca.
Cirripede observations.
Would like to hear what JDH has to say about his species sketch.
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Wishes to use remarks JH made at Kew Observatory in 1846 for a Royal Society publication. Asks JH to read transcript for accuracy.
About the dispute in the R.A.S. over awarding its medal(s) after discovery of Neptune.
Comments on the unsatisfactory [to JH] resolution regarding the awarding of the annual R.A.S. medal.
Has learned of more dissatisfaction with the R.A.S. council's decision regarding awarding its medal. Because the council rejected the proposal to give more than one medal, the decision to medalize no one was a logical consequence. Expects the matter will be raised in the general meeting. Wants some positive conclusion, not a negative one. Restates his original position that medals ought go to both, with care taken in the wording so as to avoid national rivalry.
On the results of Robert Bunsen’s journey to Iceland, which he compares in detail with his own research.
"I have for the present given up Geology, & am hard at work at pure Zoology & am dissecting various genera of cirripedes, & am extremely interested in the subject." "I always, however, keep on reading & observing on my favourite work on Variation or on Species, & shall in a year’s time or so, commence & get my notes in order."
As disturbed about the medal situation as JH [see JH's 1847-2-8]; the solution seems to be to award two medals.
Is sending papers, from an American, for JH's opinion.
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Asks JH to suggest candidates for a professorship at the South African College.