Sends drawing and statement showing what they are about at the church. Would welcome any assistance from JH.
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Sends drawing and statement showing what they are about at the church. Would welcome any assistance from JH.
Regrets he is unable to support his project for the church as he has many more worthy commitments.
Has purchased a pendulum from London and would like JH's permission to suspend it in his barn. Was not entirely satisfied with the experiment at the Polytechnic.
Regarding the Tithe question. Thinks there are some in the parish who would sign a document for JH. Would he let him know the form to adopt.
Considers the education of the lower orders an honorable object, but has never given a public lecture and feels unable to assist.
Outlines the arrangements for allocating the pews in the church.
Requests an address of a Mr. Macintosh in order to inquire about a lecture topic.
Asks JH to sign a petition to allow a parishioner to marry his late wife's sister.
Comments on his plans for re-seating the church, and other matters.
Regrets delay in replying. Explains the various editions of Sir William Herschel's works.