About the editing of JH's writings by W. H. Fitton, and about some errands to be done for JH.
About the editing of JH's writings by W. H. Fitton, and about some errands to be done for JH.
Encloses proofs of the copy of JH's Prelim. Discourse. JH's essay is giving him great pleasure. Comments on the view of understanding physics without the use of mathematics.
News of family, friends, horses.
Atkinson is in London and would JH meet them on Friday to effect the necessary business.
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[Responding to TH's 1830-9-10], JH notes that John Murray declined to publish an edition of William Herschel's papers. Believes if republished his father's writings should be corrected and annotated, which JH could not at present undertake.
All at Shrewsbury glad to hear good news of Mrs Fox.
CD left Tuesday by coach and two days’ horseback ride to Cambridge. Goes to the Henslows’ that night.
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Has not seen the letter in the Herald about the possibility of himself standing for the presidency of the R.S.L. Raises six queries regarding manufactures and other scientific facts.
Introducing a Mr. Lerebours, son of the optician at the Bureau des Longitudes, who is on a visit to England. Hopes JH has received the copy of JN's work on geometry, written in a new way.
Reminds WS to select certain nebulae for 'communal observation.' Received good news from Finland. Gave [James] South the list of 36 double stars to be observed. Stars compare except result in smaller distances than JH's and South's observations.
Agrees with his opinions held about the R.S.L. Is going out of town immediately; so unable to answer the queries completely. Regarding the magnetic muzzle used by needle makers.
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Declines an opportunity to consult [with JH?].