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Thanks for correcting proof sheets. Discusses JH's and [William] Grove's views on correlating physical forces. Tends to trust JH's views.
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Thanks JH for saving her from publishing a fault-filled book. Describes eruptions of Vesuvius. Agnes [Greig] enjoyed visiting the Herschels. MS wishes she could see them again.
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Congratulations on fine Dante translation. Met [John] Tyndall and enjoyed his company. Has made several changes in her book [Molecular and Microscopic Science]. Is 'quite well for her age.'
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Congratulations on marriage of JH's daughter [Amelia]. Is writing her autobiography. Interested in solar eclipses, and says more will be known through photography and spectrum analysis.
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Commentary on manuscript [Personal Recollections?] that [MS] sent to JH one month ago. Career of scientific learning and domestic happiness will inspire future generations. Suggests publishing it posthumously for greater impact. Corrects passages about Charles Babbage. Gives purpose, history, and membership of each of two Standards committees, one of 1819 and one of 1838. Suggests avoiding topic of bitter controversy over invention of electric telegraph.
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Has made the changes JH suggested. Autobiography will be published posthumously. Met [Henry W.] Longfellow. Wishes the Herschels would visit because it might improve JH's health.
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Attached comments [not included] convey JH's views on MS's new manuscript [On Molecular and Microscopical Science, 1869]. Expresses reservations about MS's endorsement of current ideas of forces and their correlation and conservation.
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Sends Christmas greetings to family. Still has her intellect and is staying busy. Thanks Margaret Brodie Herschel for visiting Agnes [Greig].