Gives location of a planetary nebula.
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Gives location of a planetary nebula.
Wishes JH well at the Cape; describes some of his current observations.
Thanks for the packet of letters. Thomas Henderson has been appointed to the Edinburgh Observatory. Richardson has just completed Brisbane's Catalogue of Southern Stars. Has observed a fortnight's tides for William Whewell.
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Thanks for letter. Boy born on 12 May. Intends to go to Keswick for a few weeks. [This is written as part of the letter from G. B. Airy to JH, dated 1834-6-20.]
Describes the departure of an expedition north of the Cape, as well as the pleasures of the country and the beautiful skies for observing. The delivery of mail is, however, so erratic as to be vexatious.
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Settling in. Regrets departure of Duncan Stewart. Ignore James South's increasing attacks; they cannot harm JH. Hunted Cape 'wolf' last night. All observing instruments are up and active. Laments poor local workmanship. Praises John Fairbairn's editorials.
Describes enclosed sketches of Cape Flats and mountains, viewed from Feldhausen. Names ships that carry JH's letters, sketches, and bird skins to friends in England.
In the past six months he has done much geology and natural history. His geological pursuits are a source of high pleasure. Has lately determined to work chiefly on corals.
Spent three weeks going up the Santa Cruz with a party; they ran out of provisions 20 miles from the Cordilleras. Winter at present prevents his doing much natural history.
CD’s cargo is safe; the fossils have been sent to William Clift.
JSH asks for dried plants (those sent were all of greatest interest).
Sends news of Cambridge and mutual friends.
Introduces Captain James Alexander, who has explored Africa. Will hail JH's return from the Cape with pride.
Would welcome hearing Cambridge news. Impossible not to regret friends and pleasures in England, but
has much solid enjoyment and never-failing interest in geology. Tells of his first sight of a savage.
CD is excited by JSH’s high opinion of his collections.
Discusses his notes and some new discoveries. Summary of events since leaving Falklands.
Geology of Patagonia.
Corallines at Tierra del Fuego convince him of artificiality of arrangement of their families by Lamarck and Cuvier.
Geological expedition in Andes, ending with serious illness. Specimens being sent.
Has received dispatches from Bedford at last; hopes that JH has been equally fortunate. Encloses a letter from Mrs. Smyth, which gives amusing details of the anniversary of the R.A.S. Comments at length on the character of Sir James South.
Thanks CD for letter of 5 April and specimens; did not know the Falklands and Patagonia were so interesting geologically.
Will answer CD’s queries about S. Brazil in another letter. Names Friedrich Sellow, A. Saint-Hilaire, and Andrew Mathews as naturalists who travelled there. Directs CD to Alexander Caldcleugh in Santiago.
Regarding some queries of N. L. Lacaille's Catalogue of Southern Stars. He was severe on Edmund Halley. Can JH inform him if the acorns sent fell off the tree or were beaten off.