Plans to see JH at Slough. Visit by Mrs. Stewart and daughter. Declines money offered by JH.
Plans to see JH at Slough. Visit by Mrs. Stewart and daughter. Declines money offered by JH.
Regrets he cannot carry out JH's request. Hopes to see him and Mrs. Herschel at dinner.
Anxious to hear the opinion of his telescope. Notices best resolution with a 3.5-inch aperture. Also, distinctness is best with correcting lenses in certain diametric position.
Hopes the Herschels are well. Is worried about the state of Charles Babbage's engine. Thinks an approach should be made to Arthur Wellesley (Duke of Wellington).
Visit by Patrick Stewart. Painting of 40-foot telescope completed. William Langton and two daughters are staying with MPH. Somervilles report that Charles Babbage bought R. I. Murchison's house and plans to remarry.
Will not be going to America. Will advertise for boarders to assist them in the study of mathematics and physical science. Sent paper to R.S.L.
Returns to Slough. Visits by Stewart family and Somervilles. Charles Babbage visited and denied rumor of his remarriage.
Is grateful for JH's assistance with his request. Would he lend him £5 until his first payment falls due.