Regrets delay in writing as he was uncertain where JH would be. Wishes JH would come and stay with him to relieve his melancholy position. He has accepted a curacy at Ferring.
Regrets delay in writing as he was uncertain where JH would be. Wishes JH would come and stay with him to relieve his melancholy position. He has accepted a curacy at Ferring.
Enjoyed visit of William Herschel and JH. Sorry about accident with coach. Discusses Horne Tooke's search for metaphysics through etymology. Extensive analysis of nature of verbs. Notes [daughter] Joy's response to JH's Masonic sign.
Temporarily at Bridgenorth as his wife's father has died. Must delay his visit to London. Has been interesting his brother-in-law in gas lights.
Leaving Cambridge shortly, probably for good. Will be under his father's directions observing the stars. Has sent the appendix to S. F. Lacroix. Regarding JH's error in the printing of an equation. Gives an equation for CB to comment on.
Sending EC a specimen that W. H. Wollaston describes as 'the most intractable substance by fire' he has ever seen. Discusses its properties and possible chemical composition.
Regrets not having notified JH of the arrival of the manuscripts. Comments on them and the other papers. An algebra is much wanted. Has been much occupied with college and public business.
Thanks JH for William Herschel's gift. Wishes Horne Tooke had lived to publish third volume. E. D. Clarke's experiment with oxygen-hydrogen fuel mix to blowpipe was anticipated by Americans. Cites 1803 journal from New York.
JG announces the death of his daughter Anne, and the publication of his book on population.
Chemical experiments with EC's blowpipe. Discovered cause of blowpipe explosions. Thank Mrs. Lowry for carbon substance sent to EC. Sent metal of Baryta to W. H. Wollaston. Suspects metallic nature of carbon and diamond.
Book will be published on 13 Dec. Also printing JH's notes. Will extend to 710 pages. Comments on the errors and gives ideas for future publications. Reform is afoot in the University.
Has dispatched the manuscripts of William Spence by coach, and encloses the key. Hopes JH will call on him when in town.
Lauds FF's being chosen as mathematics examiner; hopes will be able to observe defects in Cambridge's current program and asks FF to press program of Analytical Society.
Thanks JH for cheeses and etymology letter. 'Substantive quality' of names. Agrees with [Thomas] Hobbes, questions sensible perceptions. Invites WH for visit as respite from bad health.
Has received a copy of their book. Sending a copy of his own paper printed in the R.S.P.T. Has prepared the way for CB's book on examples. Has been examining [John?] Spence's manuscript.
Returns with thanks EC's specimen of Island Crystal. Also discusses specimen of titanium lent by EC.
Regarding a possible error by JH in one of his equations [see CB's 1816-10-10]. Proposes a plan for a new work on analysis.
Regrets his blunder. Send him Wilson Lowry's address and he will write. His own recent experiments with platinum.
Much philosophizing about life, work, and happiness.
Queries and news about friends at Cambridge. How is analytical movement proceeding and translation of [S. F.] Lacroix's treatise being received? Is writing a new algebra.
Is glad JH is coming to town. Another son born. They must revive the Analytical. Explains a problem in functional analysis.