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A notice of meeting of the R.S.L. committee to improve glass.
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Missed JH at the R.S.L. meeting. Has some experiments on which he seeks JH's opinion regarding presentation at the Society. Enclosing report.
Is very concerned because JH's recent letter did not comment on the arrival of GP's memoir [see GP's 1825-10-24]. Comments on printing and arrangements for copies.
Encloses specimen of a plant used as a febrifuge when taken with peppercorns and water; observations, the people call it "Nye". Their garden not thriving on account of bad soil and lack of a well; a few of the seeds Wallich sent have germinated, listed; hopes for more success next year when the well is completed. Discusses plants to grow.
[Spec 10 written in pencil at top of verso of first folio]
Thanks for third volume of Smith's "English Flora". Has not quite shaken the giddiness he experienced over the summer. Could not see Smith whilst they were both in London as feared aggravating his gout. Sympathises with Smith on death of [Thomas Furly] Forster.
About travel plans once he recovers his health.
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Thanks profusely for two volumes of Astronomical Society's memoirs. Sends brochure containing two memoirs: one on eclipse of 1820, the other on two comets in 1823-24. Gives news of various acquaintances and friends.
Is waiting to recover his health before he leaves for Scotland.
Assures SW that slanderous reports regarding SW's nephew James White have not reached JH or Lady Herschel.
Acknowledging the letter of 25 Nov. informing GM that he has been elected to the R.S.L. Will attend at the earliest opportunity to be admitted.
Has received copies of reprints from Lyell. Points out errors in a printed paper of his. Has been unwell and very busy of late. Would like to add DB's name to the Optical Glass Committee.
Thankful for attentions the Smiths paid her husband [Thomas Furly Forster] before his death. Her living arrangements uncertain; will be visiting her children.
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Regarding [William?] French and G. B. Airy. Will breakfast with JH on Sunday. Going to Cambridge on Monday and would like his company.