Thanking him for his letter and giving him news concerning the recent death of her father-in-law.
Thanking him for his letter and giving him news concerning the recent death of her father-in-law.
About JH's mother, and the behavior of Charles Babbage.
Asking for the procedure for bringing business before the Board of Longitude. Has found solar tables incorrect.
Views as to whether her husband would be interested in applying for the professorship at Oxford.
Gives JH news of Charles Babbage's plan to apply for the Savilian chair of mathematics at Oxford.
More about Charles Babbage [see JH's 1827-2-11]; requests JH's assistance to gain entry to the British Museum library.
[Charles Babbage] should understand that no effort will be made for 'alien' unless that candidate offers himself. Since William Buckland suggested Babbage for the position, let Buckland take the initiative.
Requesting permission to borrow Christiaan Huygens's telescope. Postscript of further remarks on the solar tables.
Regrets what MPH told JH yesterday about Slough estate. If JH receives good offer, he may do what he judges best.
About the state of JG's health, and his feelings about slavery.
Requests JH make any necessary corrections in WR's paper on 'Diff[erential] Thermometer.' Thanks JH for his efforts on behalf of WR.