Invites WW to meet with the two representatives of French science in the Jury of Philosophical Instruments [for the Great Exhibition] and to dine with Lord Rosse [William Parsons].
Invites WW to meet with the two representatives of French science in the Jury of Philosophical Instruments [for the Great Exhibition] and to dine with Lord Rosse [William Parsons].
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'[J. R.] Hind and [George] Bishop are delighted with your name Eirene (vulgo Irene) for the new planet[oid]....'
Asks WW to sign a letter to Lord John Russell being circulated on behalf of Richard Jones.
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Asks JH's opinion of an anonymous book [WW's Of the Plurality of Worlds: An Essay]. Describes it written 'very fairly' but as presenting views very different from JH's.
Comments on Of the Plurality of Worlds: An Essay. Suspects it is by WW. Disagrees with many parts, but finds some sections 'striking.' Laments that he has no time for intellectual matters, punning that he must concentrate on 'making money.'