Relates discussion with [Hussey] Vivian on magnetic survey of Africa and Treasury support thereof. Discusses administration of various stations.
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Relates discussion with [Hussey] Vivian on magnetic survey of Africa and Treasury support thereof. Discusses administration of various stations.
Sends pamphlet for JH from Philadelphia. Author [E. P.] Mason died at the early age of 22. Believes he used a Herschelian telescope. Has been a mild winter in Boston.
Sends book on Samothracian mysteries. Mentions article by [C. B.] Hafe. Suggests JH ask [William] Whewell to review the article in Quarterly Review.
Apologizes for illness preventing him from coming to Collingwood; comments on the South African political picture, and AS's intention to retire.
Seeks clarification from JH about a number of matters in the draft report of the Standards Commission [see JH's 1841-5-12 or earlier].
Invites JH to dinner if possible, or later if not at present possible.
Is in London studying English criminal law. EM was pleased with his visit with JH, and will be telling JH's aunt Caroline about it when he returns to Hanover.
A summons to a meeting of the Standards Commission, together with some proposals for amending the report.
Some details of improvements in the calotype method.
Has seen John Arrowsmith, who has sent the maps to JH. There is to be a meeting of the Standards Commission.
A note to accompany a number of papers on the 'toleration of inaccuracy,' a question of concern to JH in relation to the setting up of standards.
Informing JH of a meeting of the Commission on Standards at Somerset House on 28 May 1841.
Sends paper on 'elimination.' Requests recommendation from JH for professorship of mathematics at University of Virginia.