Discusses B.A.A.S. business and asks for WW's views on some magnetic observations.
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Discusses B.A.A.S. business and asks for WW's views on some magnetic observations.
Approves G. B. Airy's suggestion concerning magnetic observations.
Expresses his views, generally supportive, on the question of the continuation of magnetic observations at various colonial stations.
Comments briefly on the positioning of magnetic observatories. Unsure whether he understands Humphrey Lloyd's proposal.
Has received papers relevant to the Magnetic Committee. Comments on letters by G. B. Airy and Edward Sabine, siding mainly with Airy.
Believes that it is not worth the cost to sustain many permanent magnetic observatories, but a few for a limited time would make sense. Unclear which observatories these should be.
Congratulates WW on his planned marriage to Lady Affleck. Forwards some letters from Edward Sabine.
Generally approves of Edward Sabine's plan concerning magnetic observatories.
Forwards magnetic materials written by George Peacock. Hopes to meet with JH.
Is trying to arrange a magnetic conference during the first few days of other meetings.
Discusses various arrangements of the chemical elements, including those of [J. P.] Cooke and [John] Mercer. Asks WW about capillary action.
Thanks for WW's views on capillary action. Asks for facts about George Peacock on whom JH was writing an obituary.