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Send their thanks to JSH for allowing them to see the two letters, one written ten days later than any they have received.
Sending a copy of his testimonials and one of his reports on meteorology. Was elected to the chair of Natural Philosophy by a majority of 21 to 9. His cousin Leslie Melville hopes to be able to provide JH with letters before JH's departure for the Cape.
Sends copy of [Hudson Gurney, Memoir of Thomas Young, M.D. (1831)]. Plans larger work. Does JH have any letters fit for publication?
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Sends paper for Philosophical Magazine with reference to JH's communication in the last issue. JH may annex comments, unless he will cut SR 'to pieces.'
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Inviting JH to his house if he attends the meeting of the B.A.A.S. Proposes to visit JH in London.
Further comments on the painting of H. W. Pickersgill. Hopes that JH will sit for Pickersgill. Also hopes that JH will attend the Geological Society Anniversary on the fifteenth.
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Of health and reminiscences of the past [letter completed 1833-2-22].
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Has sought, and is agreeing with, advice given about JH's involvement with several trusts [?] during JH's time in South Africa.
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Best wishes to JH on his voyage to the Cape, and comments on what wonders JH may observe there. [Letter largely illegible.]
Congratulates JF on obtaining, after some difficulty, the Chair of Natural Philosophy at Edinburgh. Accepts offer to discuss meteorology with JF's relation Leslie Melville[?], and hopes to mention his actinometer.
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