Will not be able to come to town until Saturday. Has solved one of his chemical problems. Has not done anything to his mathematical works.
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Will not be able to come to town until Saturday. Has solved one of his chemical problems. Has not done anything to his mathematical works.
Will join him on Wednesday morning and go together. Has new result in astronomy.
Thanks for gelatine [?] paper. Hopes to photograph the sun.
Invites to dinner. Will try to arrange meeting between ES and Danish hydrographer Captain Lahrtman[?].
Query regarding positions of stars in the various star catalogues.
About the health of Richarda Airy, JH, and William Parsons [Earl of Rosse].
Is defending himself against attacks for having become involved in the succession for Surveyor-General of India; JH further comments on photographic experiments, using various parts of the spectrum.
Thanks HK for a chronometer, and sends some polishing papers.
Opinions on proper representation of 'majority' in Parliament.
Details for paying tuition of John Herschel (son) at Addiscombe.
Will arrive in Portsmouth tomorrow.
Please read JH's enclosed response to 'J.G.'s [James Grahame's?] unjust, harsh...letter;' then show it to Mr. Whalley, before JH sends it. JS's exposé was excellent.
Sends deposit to be put into JH's account at Drummonds [Bank] as executor of Thomas Baldwin's estate. Margaret will send longer letter soon.
Has been waiting for an opportunity to thank him for his communication. This letter will be delivered by Mr. H. Bell, son of an eminent chemical manufacturer.
About changes in metals due to frequent expansions and contractions, and about the health of JH's son William.
Two problems verifying a theory of P. S. Laplace.
Commenting on aspects of family life, obviously raised in an earlier letter by MH.
Instructions about ordering wine, etc., for a [Christmas?] party.
Writes to commiserate with MH during a difficult time for her; is coming home on the weekend and bringing daughter Isabella with him.
Mostly about bonnets, and letters to be directed to the family at Collingwood.