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Sends a printed circular setting forth the claims of J. W. Lubbock as a candidate for the forthcoming election.
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Regarding DB's views on support for JH in the presidency of the R.S.L.
Did not expect payment for JH's [review of Mary Somerville's Mechanism of the Heavens] in Quarterly Review. Returns John Murray's remittance. François Arago's 'comet paper' and ensuing panic. Condolences on [death of JL's son].
Notes for CD on a river trip to Mercedes on the Rio Negro [Uruguay].
As no one seemed to be finding Biela's Comet, JH sat up several nights looking for it and now has located it.
Requests JH consider taking Chair of Natural Philosophy at University of Edinburgh due to John Leslie's illness.
Inviting JH to become a candidate for the Professorship of Natural Philosophy at Edinburgh University.
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His brother intends to apply for the professorship at Edinburgh University and would be glad of a testimonial from JH.
Will offer himself as candidate for Professor of Natural Philosophy at University at Edinburgh. Asks JH for recommendation.
Expresses shock at death of John Leslie. Declines with thanks offer to be considered for professorship of natural philosophy at University of Edinburgh.
Writes a letter of introduction for a friend [Dr. Robinson] of a friend to MF. Comments favorably on MF's electromagnetic research.
Supports WR's pursuit of Edinburgh professorship. Will not, however, write to the Lord Provost for WR. Feels public steps should be taken to fill position [see WR's 1832-11-8].
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Has received his letter introducing Dr. Robinson, but thinks that the latter is not a worthwhile person to know. Is pleased that JH likes his recent experiments. Owes a debt to JH's Prelim. Discourse.
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Apologizes for sending a letter of introduction for someone recommended to JH, without first getting to know the third party.