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Sent some Edinburgh ale to the Herschels. Will not patent telescope. Discusses Giovanni Santini's article on telescopes in the Quarterly Journal.
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Asks JH to send the astronomical part of her manuscript [Mechanism of the Heavens] by Mr. Richards on Thursday.
Used a counter spell to keep the moon at a 'due distance.' Her previous computations were careless. Asks JH to return part of her manuscript [Mechanism of the Heavens] for corrections.
Responds to JH's request for RS's opinion on [H. C.] Schumacher's contributions to astronomy. Praises Schumacher extensively.
Please send enclosed to Mr. Tukinor [?]. Gives brother-in-law's statement concerning Mrs. Urquhart and Mr. Deguise.
Silly story asking 'what has become of JG?'
JH shocked by MB's note. Will tell Mrs. Moorsom tomorrow.
Admires her manuscript [Mechanism of the Heavens]. Wishes [P. S.] Laplace would have lived to see it. Notes a problem with the principle of virtual velocity.
Wanted [Michael] Underwood's book on the diseases of children [Treatise on the Diseases of Children], not [Astley P.] Cooper's book on surgery [Lectures on the Principles and Practices of Surgery]. Is an exchange possible?