Has been trying his hand at functions; quotes some. Hopes to visit him at Torquay. Push on with the supplement.
Has been trying his hand at functions; quotes some. Hopes to visit him at Torquay. Push on with the supplement.
Is grateful for JH's assistance regarding the Persepolitan writing. G. C. Renouard's communication appears to be conclusive. Hopes he can convey the information to the Royal Society of Göttingen. Would like a copy of the whole inscription if this is not imposing too much.
Is glad to hear he will be visiting Torquay. Regarding mathematical functions.
Regrets delay in answering letter, but is setting to work and hopes to send part of his manuscript on curves in a few days. Has spoken to Smith (the printer). [Richard?] Harraden is immovable.
Family news, and the sad state of current poetry.
Sends one mathematical article on isoperimetrical problems and asks to write the article on variations as well.
Regarding the calculus of derivations.
Discusses plans for an edition of the mathematical writings of the late William Spence, to be edited by JH.