Returns notes on mule yaks [see Natural selection, p. 438]
and sends queries on silkworms.
A bed is ready any time HF will come.
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Returns notes on mule yaks [see Natural selection, p. 438]
and sends queries on silkworms.
A bed is ready any time HF will come.
Is obliged for his list of James Dunlop. Has been reading JH's memoir of Francis Baily. Comments on this.
No summary available.
Instructions for JDH’s trip to Down.
Received the enclosed silver plate on which is an impression made by the moon; has he any comments. Has been experimenting with solution of bichromate of potash and sulphate of copper exposed to actinic influence. Has been giving his attention to ferrotypes recently.
Change in train times.
As secretary of Wernerian Club, CM requests information from JH on atmospheres of moon and planets.
Requests information on behalf of the Magnetic and Meteorological Committee of the B.A.A.S. Desires AQ's assessment of past achievements by 1845-3-10. Lists works to be forwarded before end of year.
Requests AD's views on the benefits deriving from the worldwide system of magnetic and meteorological observatories. Various publications coming from these observations will be sent to AD.
[Writing as an addendum to a letter on magnetic observatories circulated by Edward Sabine], JH states that various publication concerning magnetic observations will be sent to CG.
A copy of the question circular, signed by JH, sent to GA [see GA's 1844-12-17].
Asks WBC if he will examine a specimen of calcareous rock.
Sends 30 copies of JH's letters by coach. Will charge to the B.A.A.S. account.
Querying two statements of JH in his memoir of Francis Baily. Gives details of Thomas Henderson's position at Edinburgh.
Requests papers relative to a preface to the catalogue of [N. L.] Lacaille's stars, so that the catalogue may be printed.
[Notes on conversations with J. D. Hooker.] Geographical distribution; diffusion and distribution of species. Island and mountain floras; means of migration (high-roads, icebergs).
Thanks WBC for offer to examine specimen and for offer of slices of shells, but has no achromatic microscope.
Sent out copies of JH's remarks on Toronto actinometer. Expects that observations recommended by JH will be made next summer. Replacement for J. H. Kay's broken actinometer will arrive [in Tasmania] next June. Possible remedies to declination readings.
Thanks for pleasant stay at Down.
Remarks on boulders found on southern islands.
Describes the alpine character of the Andes flora and relays information on other mountain floras.
Quotes instances of seeds that retained their vitality after being carried by ocean currents.
Sends notes on the comparative floras of New Zealand, Australia, and west coast of South America.
Encloses a copy of part of a letter from George Gardner in Ceylon concerning the European character of the mountain flora.
Thanks for botanico-geographical remarks. CD greatly appreciates JDH’s valuable generalisations.