On telescopes and their fittings.
On telescopes and their fittings.
Reports death of [Richard Jones]. John Herschel (son) returned from Scotland and goes to Addiscombe Thursday. 'Our governors' have a mess to deal with. Margaret is still weak. What is usual fee for London surgeon?
Comments on Francis Baily's travel writings and on Richard Sheepshanks's epitaph.
Concerning telescopes and their fittings, and queries relative to them. Intends to publish a work on them.
JH is appointed to a committee that will consider repeating the Balloon Experiments of 1852. William Whewell will head the committee.
Was pleased to see his signature again and to hear that he is in good spirits. He will turn into a chemist. Will send him a proof of his article and appendices upon Francis Baily.
Outlines the arrangements for allocating the pews in the church.
Answer to his queries on telescopes and rays of light. Is sorry he rejects Joseph Fraunhofer's fixed lenses.
Many cases of disease in Hawkhurst parish. JH's children are scattered. JH and Margaret Herschel are regaining strength. James [?] is ill with fatal stomach disorder.
Thinks of putting JH's notes at the end of the life [of Francis Baily].