Was grateful for JH's hospitality. Mrs. Gordon is on the way to Stocks. Would like to pair off with someone in order to save the journey to Cambridge for J. W. Lubbock's election. Encloses a letter he has had printed.
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Was grateful for JH's hospitality. Mrs. Gordon is on the way to Stocks. Would like to pair off with someone in order to save the journey to Cambridge for J. W. Lubbock's election. Encloses a letter he has had printed.
Pleased to find JH and family are well. Will shortly be visiting the Wye valley. Wishes JH could be induced to come and live in the Bristol area as it is so beautiful and yet convenient to London.
Is grateful for JH's congratulations on his marriage. Revolution is in the air. Gives account of his marriage at St. Albans Abbey.
Answers JH's queries on visual perception. Describes trials conducted by JD. Concludes that many people see as JD sees. Sends colored silks submitted by [Richard] Potter to test color vision.
Came with the intention of paying JH money, but finds he is out; what shall he do? Can he also advise him about the map for the R.A.S.?
Has asked Thomas Henderson to inform JH of his movements so that they can meet one another.
Considers his letter a particular favor [possibly giving the news of the death of JH's mother]. May be able to meet Lady Herschel in the Spring.
Has just heard of the death of Lady Herschel. Will be at Slough for the funeral on Friday.
Letter of condolence on death of JH's mother.
Would like his opinion on a political matter viz disenfranchising of boroughs.
Delighted by JH's discovery of orbit of Gamma Virginis. JH has conclusively established 'the indefinite extent and uniformity of the principle of gravitation.' Invites JH and wife to visit Cambridge.
Spent a pleasant time with G. B. Airy at Cambridge. The 'Melville' ship sails from Portsmouth on Thursday and he has been promised a passage to the Cape in it. Proposes to call on him tomorrow to discuss certain things.
Returns his paper and would be glad to receive an abstract. JH has been removed from the Council of the R.A.S. in deference to his wishes. King of Denmark has offered a gold medal for the discovery of a comet.
Saddened at the death of JH's mother; knows that 'it can't be long before I shall follow the dear departed.'
Was pleased to receive the elements of Gamma Virginis. Congratulations on his knighthood. J. J. Lister called on him recently and would like to see JH.
Has been making optical experiments. Hopes to see JH in the Spring. Hopes JH will be able to observe Encke's comet this year.
The time he proposes to visit them is very suitable and J. J. Lister will be there. The substance found in JH's telescope is very interesting. Hopes his mother is still well.
[SW's servant] Sally celebrates JH's birthday every year and longs to see JH again.
Thanks JH for ring of deceased Mary Herschel. Would like to see JH's children, but age confines SW.
The postal packet that he forwarded to Durham has been lost, so would be grateful if JH would send him another recommendation. Must not speak too humbly of himself. Finds Cambridge much changed.