Sending tables showing the periodical occurrences of solar spots, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, etc.; comments on his theories regarding these.
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Sending tables showing the periodical occurrences of solar spots, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, etc.; comments on his theories regarding these.
Encloses letter regarding coinage under discussion in Parliament.
Is unaware of experiment measuring amount of absolute error in transit measurements. Discusses matters relating to coinage and the standards underlying it.
Still worried about the meaning of some terms in John Herschel's [JH's son] paper [see GS's 1869-7-20].
Agrees with GS's clarification of 'continuous spectra' and other terms [see GS's 1869-9-2]. Includes a copy of part of a letter from John Herschel [JH's son] about solar prominences.
In recent letter to the Times regarding international coinage, JH attributed viewpoint to Col. [J. T.] Smith that was in fact expressed by J. B. Smith, M.P. for Stockport. CW's remarks on valuation of coins.
Regarding JH's letter to the Times on the gold coinage question.
Corrects a misstatement JH made in his 1869-8-30 letter to the Times.
Thanks for catching JH's error. Will write to the Times and substitute 'Mr. Smith, M.P.' for 'Col. Smith.' JH does not understand 'tariff of conversion' or how it will simplify calling in old coins. Prefers 'Binary system' to 'absolutely demonetizing silver.'
Clarifications of some confusion in the proof copy of a paper by John Herschel [JH's son].
Is moving slowly. Regarding an edition of William Spence's Mathematical Essays edited by JH.
Is delighted to see him astride one of his old hobbies. Regarding the edition of William Spence's Mathematical Essays. Only remembers an 1819 one. His own health is not good.
AL claims to be a relative; could JH help financially with the education of AL's sons?
Encloses copy of JS's letter to the Times in response to JH's recently published objections to currency system in India. Wishes to meet JH and discuss issue in private, then publish joint statement on subject.
Read JH's letter in the Times with great pleasure. Would like to see the gold question remain as at present. Has not been successful with the Wellingtonia seed; none has come up. Regrets to hear the change in the weather has brought on JH's bronchitis.
Is grateful for his letter. Is also pleased that the proportions between groups of planets and satellites merits his attention. Hopes to forward some tables on sunspots.
JH having declined offer from Clarendon Press to write a treatise on inductive logic, [Thomas] Fowler of Oxford, who had earlier written a book on deductive logic, drafted an inductive logic, relying heavily of JH's Prelim. Discourse and Familiar Lectures. Asks JH to make suggestions on the manuscript.
Sees no likelihood that private meeting would resolve issue between JH and JS. JS misunderstood JH's argument on valuation of British coins and currency. Encloses JS's note to Editor of the Times.
Suggests the planet Mercury may be a good subject for his spectroscopic experiments. Gives comments and explanations on his proposals. May like to communicate the results to the R.A.S.
Notification that a volume of the Melbourne Observatory papers has been dispatched.