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Has been prevented from answering his letter earlier by increased illness. If he returns to town he will have pleasure in meeting H. C. Schumacher. Believes the pound must be made of bell metal. Thought JH was on his way to the Cape, but sees his letter was written from Slough.
Suggests that JF use his instruments to compare the force of solar radiation at high and low elevations. Delineates possible methods for this experimentation, and lists results of similar experiments. Includes further information on the actinometer.
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Sending letter for him which was delivered to the Admiralty. Has had a letter from James South who is pleased with his reception in Copenhagen.
News of family and friends.
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As offered in [?]'s letter of 9 Aug. 1832, JH accepts position as member of B.A.A.S. Council.
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Accepts position on Council of B.A.A.S. Approves of next meeting's being held at Cambridge.
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Reports on the commissions CD requested of him [in a missing letter]; comments on English political issues.
Brief summary of the voyage so far. His delight in the Brazilian forest; his trip into the interior; the turbulence at Rio; has grown a beard.
Sending three memoirs by his brother, two on Pantellaria and one on the forms of mountains. Would like a copy of JH's observations made in Sicily.
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