Sends regrets over TM's son not passing exam. Tries unsuccessfully to arrange a second testing. Fears war in Europe.
Sends regrets over TM's son not passing exam. Tries unsuccessfully to arrange a second testing. Fears war in Europe.
Glad JH is recovering and free from official duties [at the Mint]. Discusses his upcoming papers regarding magnetism.
Would like a letter from JH giving him authority to have the box to open. Is busy with the Report.
Asks JH's opinion about distribution of government fund for advancement of science handed over to R.S.L.
Thanks for resolutions regarding distribution of government aid, particularly JH's dwelling on good example of B.A.A.S. Discusses proceedings of distribution committee meeting. [Marked 'Private'.]
Praises AS's new book [Synopsis of the Classification of the British Palaeozoic Rocks...]. All is well at Collingwood.
Sorry to have given him the trouble over the box; sends the required letter. Unfair of the Times to blame AH for the disasters in the Crimea.
Deals with the computation of a tax matter [regarding Observatory House in Slough?].
JH, having examined the accounts, finds the charges for the medals fit with Leonard C. Wyon's agreement.
Discusses observations of color and light.
Is sending C. T. Beke's certificate for his signature. Hopes his health is still improving.