Comments on his observations made that year in the Alps. Hopes to return again with more instruments.
Comments on his observations made that year in the Alps. Hopes to return again with more instruments.
Asks for support in gaining a pension from the army.
Note to say the matter of Mr. Lax's examination is not yet organized.
Questions of publishing, including JH's considering the publication of William Herschel's writings.
About the possibility of attending a meeting.
Encouragement to JH for republication of some earlier works, together with news of GP's health.
Arrangements about GP visiting JH.
GP's poor health prevents him from visiting JH as had intended.
Arrangements about meeting JH in London.
Has been so busy visiting various people and relatives that he has had no time to answer JH's letter. Leaves early in September for Rome and Naples and will be unable to visit Collingwood.
Would like to bring one of her children when they visit him [at Christmas?].
Thanking him for the gift of china.
Thanking him for gift.
Is ill, but encloses revised copy of letter on rotation, from which HS hopes he has removed all possibly offensive statements.
Sends photographs from study of trees. Has news from Mr. Stewart. Is attempting to complete his works on gases and vapors. Also working on treatise on physics. Wishes to see his work also published in English.
Is grateful for his kind gift of the book. Hopes he will be able to visit them.
Regarding the rates for JH's house.
Has read the lecture with great delight and returns it as requested; would like to borrow it again at some future date to show it to other people.
Has been away from home since he sent the last books. Now sends the Secretary's and Treasurer's books; comments on these books and their makeup. Presumes the person who collects the money should have a small account book.
Tidd Pratt has given his permission for the rules and they can be enrolled as soon as the tables have been added. Will arrange a meeting date with Mr. Harrison. Leaves home tomorrow.