Best wishes for JH's health and convalescence.
Best wishes for JH's health and convalescence.
Regrets JH's name is not to be on their list. Lady Herschel's request will be attended to. Hopes he will attend any meeting he feels able to when in London.
Congratulations on JH's election as one of the eight foreign members of the French Institute.
Expresses great sorrow at the death of Richard Sheepshanks; JH has been ill for many months.
Was pleased to see his handwriting again especially as he had heard that JH had died. Elizabeth Baily was upset by the death of Richard Sheepshanks. Will be going down for the funeral tomorrow and hopes to meet G. B. Airy and William Simms. Both of JH's daughters have corresponded with him over his health.
Is trying to clear up matters related to Melbourne University [see JH's 1855-7-8].
A note accompanying a copy of the act of Parliament legalizing the new standards, the end product of the work of the Standards Commission.
Expresses elation and gratitude at JH's election as a foreign associate of the Académie des sciences. Is especially honored because JH has been elected in succession to C. F. Gauss.
Is trying to arrange for a group of those interested to examine a glass disc.