Regarding the construction of the model machine. Things appertaining to the Netherlands. Regarding his new chemical theory.
Regarding the construction of the model machine. Things appertaining to the Netherlands. Regarding his new chemical theory.
Has no errands for JH in Holland or Flanders. Asks for details on JH's and Charles Babbage's method of determining heights by barometrical observations. Hopes to use this to confirm TY's method by 'my formula deduced from refraction.'
Received JH's letter from Calais. Visitors to Slough. Marquess of Londonderry committed suicide.
William Herschel is dangerously ill. Hurry home.
Books per N. M. Rothschild have not yet arrived. Has arranged a standing order for the Vienna Observations. The Robert Molyneux clock can be dispatched at once. Agrees with JH that double stars are the test of a good telescope.
William Herschel is getting weaker, but is not in pain. Lady Mary Herschel is anxious for JH's arrival.
Invitation to JH to meet some friends of AL's.
JH omitted Mrs. Beckwith and [Charles] Babbage in the list given to M [undertaker] this morning. Please send their addresses.
Condolences on death of William Herschel.
Condolences on death of William Herschel.
Condolences on death of William Herschel. JH should not feel guilty for being absent.
JG is called home urgently. Does not want to go, but feels painful duty to do so. Cancels visit to Slough. Asks JH to retrieve prints that JG left at Downing St.
Extols friendship with William Herschel. Regrets that JP cannot attend funeral.
Hopes JH's presence is solace to JH's mother. Wants to visit Slough, but must return to Scotland before 10 Sept. Death of William Herschel and need to surrender to God's will. Prays for JH and JH's mother.
The account will be inserted in the Morning Chronicle tomorrow.
Is sorry to read in the papers the news of the death of William Herschel. Had he been near he would have liked to have attended the funeral.
Will be moving to Worchester shortly. Theory on stained glass. Regarding his recent pamphlet.
Informs JH of delay in getting JH his instrument. Sends condolences concerning death of [William] Herschel. Informs JH of 'reunion of distinguished savants' at Gambery in August.
Family news on JG's return from the Continent.
Sending 3 copies of a paper for his personal use and the Astronomical Society. Is grateful for the interest JH takes in his own work. Outlines recent astronomical activities of himself and M. A. Pictet. Intends visiting England.