W. S. Williams visited Russian embassy and ascertained only that copies [of JH's Cape Results] were shipped. Suggests writing to [Russian ambassador F. I.] Brunnov for more exact information.
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W. S. Williams visited Russian embassy and ascertained only that copies [of JH's Cape Results] were shipped. Suggests writing to [Russian ambassador F. I.] Brunnov for more exact information.
Returning the proofs of his article for the Admiralty Manual. 25 copies will be enough for him.
Some of his friends are wishing to put his name forward as a candidate for the fellowship of the R.S.L. Would JH sign his certificate?
Sending one of his own books, which he hopes JH will study.
Sending a certificate for R. J. Kane and would be pleased if JH would put his name at the head of the list.
Acknowledges receipt of JH's Cape Results donated to library of Ipswich Philosophical Society. Explains public features of library. Invites JH to lecture there. Note on 'lunar rainbow.'
Acknowledges receipt of JH's Cape Results.
Grateful for Cape Results, received through Thomas Maclear.
An official certificate and a note of appreciation for the gift of JH's Cape Results. Also comments on JH's Prelim Discourse.
While TM was at Agulhas the large equatorial arrived, perfectly safe. Dome and railway have not arrived yet. Had a letter from W. R. Dawes. Found lighthouse at Agulhas well made and has sent sample of the material to Francis Beaufort. Not much news of the war in the Colony. Will take care over the mounting of the equatorial.