Compliments JB on publication of 'Trigonometry of the Parabola.' Recalls JH's papers on catenaries.
Compliments JB on publication of 'Trigonometry of the Parabola.' Recalls JH's papers on catenaries.
Sends another pamphlet on the gold question. On the last page he will find JM has adopted JH's suggestion, though he does not give the source. Thinks that these suggestions should prove useful to France.
Has received news of a cargo of cryolite from Greenland. Outlines the various possibilities of using it for the manufacture of chemicals and glass. Sends his method of manufacturing aluminium.
Needs advice concerning Egyptian money. Proposes coining money there as a solution to some of the problems.
Would be inclined to try a combination of cryolite and silex to obtain a glass. Comments on his process for decomposing alumina by cyanide of sodium. Sorry to see that FK uses the current forms of chemical notation.
Letter of introduction for the Drs. Hermann and Robert Schlagentweit, whose scientific interests parallel JF's.
Congratulations on the success of his son at Addiscombe.
Forwards the draft of the words of the Memorial to be presented to Her Majesty. Nonmembers of the League have signed. On receipt of JH's reply will forward the written headings for JH's signature.
Pleased to hear of his improved health. Has sent some of the substance he requested. Affairs at the Mint not very satisfactory.
Sad to hear of JH's suffering and retirement from Mint. Describes production rates, problems, equipment, personnel, and quality of gold at Sydney mint. Starting an observatory. G. B. Airy promises to send astronomer. New South Wales legislature is not friendly to scientific research. Describes Australian society.