Sending printed notice appealing for funds to establish a Midland Observatory. Would like a word of encouragement from JH.
Sending printed notice appealing for funds to establish a Midland Observatory. Would like a word of encouragement from JH.
Regrets that she does not receive so many letters from him, even though she lives so much nearer. Comment on literature. News of Hardinge [J. C.'s child].
Discusses CL’s refutation of CD’s concept of "craters of elevation" and CL’s new concept of "craters of denudation". Mentions examples of such craters. Admits that his own concept of these craters was unsatisfactory. Urges CL to publish article ["On craters of denudation", Q. J. Geol. Soc. Lond. 6 (1850): 207–34].
Supports proposal made by C. M. Elliot to execute 'running survey' of India with instruments from observatories.
Did not wish JH to join application to government [see TR's 1849-10-21 & JH's 1849-10-27]. Committee hoped JH would help carry plan out if funding were secured. Doubts private funding will be given.