Invites JH to R.A.S. dinner on 9 Jan. to meet Sir G. C. Lewis.
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Invites JH to R.A.S. dinner on 9 Jan. to meet Sir G. C. Lewis.
Received JH's translation of fourth book of Iliad. Will return it with comments in a few days. Attended two or three excellent lectures by JH's son. HH needs to balance mental efforts with more physical activity.
Ideas respecting gravitating lunisolar action on the atmosphere—as apart from that of heat or other influence.
Reports on and believes fit for publication paper [R.S.P.T., 153, 309-] by G. B. Airy on diurnal irregularities of terrestrial magnetism.
JH criticizes [Robert] Mallet's views on the nature of earthquakes and the upheaval of the earth.
A short note to comment on photographs son John has sent; also inquires about prospects for the India survey John has discussed.
Remains unconvinced by RF's ideas on gravitating lunisolar action on the atmosphere.
Sending a little work on the philosophy of astronomy [Pluralité des mondes habités].
Received manuscript of JH's translation of third book of Iliad.
Is honored by DM's letter and proposal to dedicate his book [Traité général de photographie] to JH. Points out some errors of attribution he would like incorporated if not too late. Pass on his good wishes to J. A. F. Plateau.
Concerning Thomas Maclear.
Thanks for a number of items of poetry and sends EC a translation of some poetry by Friedrich Schiller.
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Asks permission to print extract of JH's letter on heat spots of spectrum of rock salt sample. Hopes JH's son [Alexander] will speak at Royal Institution; JT would help with illustration. Wonders how blue color of water relates to sky color and polarization.
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Likes JT's explanation of sky's blue color. Has difficulty with JT's explanation of polarization of skylight. Comments on absorptive powers of vapor and liquid.
Would like some contributions from JH for the Churchman's Family Magazine.
Is pleased that JH has used Lady Callcott's account of the 1822 earthquake at Valparaiso. She was pained by the doubts of her accuracy by G. B. Greenough.
After receiving testimonials of the highest order he has appointed [Albert?] Marth to be his assistant. Encloses some observations of nebulae. If JH's sons are visiting Malta he would be pleased to see them.
Has been reading his work on volcanoes and earthquakes ['About Volcanoes and Earthquakes'] with interest. Regarding his own health.