Encourages his son Willie to show that he deserves the favors WH has received from W. H. Sykes.
Encourages his son Willie to show that he deserves the favors WH has received from W. H. Sykes.
Suggests names for the satellites of Uranus, in response to a request from WL [see WL's 1851-11-3].
Congratulations to WL on his discovery [see WL's 1851-11-3]; naming should occur once the various satellites have been described and verified.
Asks for reference to publication about Xenobalanus.
Are there any earthworks in the wood near Hawkhurst [see GA's 1851-11-4]?
Invites GA to stay at Collingwood and explore the area for evidence of Roman occupation [see GA's 1851-11-4], and talks about a friend of JH's family. Indicates a price offered for weights, but has had no response [see GA's 1851-11-3].
As the Kew Observatory needs a standard yard, JH is proposing that they be allowed to use one of RS's as a provisional standard until Parliament acts.
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About the establishment of a standard yard, and how the Kew Committee should proceed [see JH's 1851-11-5]; RS also plans to prepare standard thermometers. Received notice of William Lassell's discovery of more satellites of Uranus.
Is extremely depressed at living in London, a 'howling wilderness of brick and mortar;' JH compares at some length the personality of MH and Richarda Airy; brings MH up to date on some family and acquaintance happenings, and mentions in passing that William Lassell has discovered two interior satellites of Uranus [Ariel and Umbriel].
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Sends memoirs on magnetism of crystalline bodies. Notes that remarks on atomic mechanism of Iceland spar contrast with JH's views expressed in JH's Light.
Letter in application for Professorship of Experimental Philosophy and Chemistry at University College, Sydney.
JH has been delayed in replying to AH's 1851-8-13 because of official duties at the Great Exhibition. Comments further on several astronomical matters.
Is not very knowledgeable about local terrain that might help GA; adds comments about weight buying, and offers a solution [see GA's 1851-11-5].
Will send an assistant to bid for the weights at the auction [see JH's 1851-11-8].
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