Would like to know the position regarding the Royal medal, which he understands he has been awarded.
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Would like to know the position regarding the Royal medal, which he understands he has been awarded.
Of life in Nantes and mutual friends in England [letter includes a sketch of General Cambourne by JG's son Robert].
Advice to JH, who is considering marriage.
Is just about to publish the 20th number of the Mathematical Repository in which he would like to include a short biography of William Herschel. Can JH supply him with an account of his father, and also inform him if a portrait of Sir William has been published?
Is expecting her son Charles Babbage home and would be pleased if JH would be there to meet him.
Regarding the climate in Northern Australia.
Invites JH to join NW and Robert Brown for midday meal.
Has kept her promise to JH not to speak to the subject of their conversation [see JH's 1828-11-20]; she is pleased with JH's honorable behavior.
Regretted JH's absence. Hopes Mary Herschel recovers. Robert Brown attended. NW's wife also ill.
A note accompanying a volume [unidentified], which ES feels JH must read.
Sends happiest wishes to JH.
No summary available.
Has made a piece of glass 5" square, which George Dollond reports is good. Proposes making a furnace at the Royal Institution. Does JH have any objections?
John Lee has obtained transit circle for Astronomical Society. WS suggests someone other than Thomas Maclear operate it so Maclear has time for occultation project. Details observations of aurora.
Writes to report continuing improvement in Isabella's health, and to thank JH for the prints and drawings [see JH's 1828-11-27].
Asking JH to get in touch with Charles Babbage. Thanking him for his observations on his catalogue of stars and transits.
Has received a letter from the Astronomical Society secretary. Worries AR may have offended JH and requests guidance. Describes performance of his telescope.