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Believes similarity of period of solar spots and that of terrestrial magnetic variation is more than coincidental.
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Is grateful for his prompt reply to his request for friend to visit the Mint.
Ceases receiving coal supply to his office, an allowance made to BP for 35 years. Mint owes him four months' salary. Makes a reference to plight of G. B. Airy, who might be turned out of his residence at the Royal Observatory.
Discusses magnetic observations from Toronto and Hobarton from the 1840s. Attempting to determine when range of variation was greatest.
Thanks GCH for Balanus specimens.
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Discusses the political atmosphere in London and some family matters.
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Thanks JH for JH's review of AH's Cosmos. Recommends E. H. DuBois-Reymond to JH's attention.
Replies to several queries about papers of JH. JH describes the accidental production of some interesting copper salt crystals.
Clarifies BP's 24 Jan. request for pension. Prefers to remain active with current salary and title. If required to leave Mint, BP will continue to execute dies for free, if compensated for loss of BP's home and studio. History of BP's contract with Mint.
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Sends a note to JH that William Lassell [may use as a letter of introduction to the Governor of Malta]. FB hopes that Lassell will determine the longitude of Malta.
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Sends a copy of RG's History of Physical Astronomy as a token of his admiration for JH's work.
Sent Treasury's retirement form to Benedetto Pistrucci, who returned it blank. Encloses copy of Pistrucci's reply.