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Sir James Mackintosh wishes to meet JH. Invites the Herschels to a dinner party for this purpose.
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Fears JH did not receive dinner invitation because he has not replied. Hopes he will be able to come.
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Brought a copy of Mrs. Somerville's book [Mechanism of the Heavens] to Chancellor [Henry Brougham]. Wants JH to review it for the Quarterly Review. The Chancellor wishes to know if JH would like to be knighted.
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Invites Herschels to dinner at Mrs. Turno's. Wishes to take a look at sky when JH gets home.
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Received word from the Chancellor [Henry Brougham] that he mentioned knighting JH to King [William IV]. If JH does not want this honor, he should write the Chancellor immediately.
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Says JH virtually has no choice concerning accepting knighthood, because it is the will of the Chancellor [Henry Brougham] and King [William IV]. Urges JH to acquiesce for the benefit of science.
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Sir James Macken wishes the Herschels to come to dinner. Hopes they will attend.