Is pleased JH can look his trial in the face. Regarding logic. Has seen a neat construction by JH's son.
Is pleased JH can look his trial in the face. Regarding logic. Has seen a neat construction by JH's son.
Talked to [L.-F.-C.?] Breguet for JH. Discusses work [on hygrometer?/metallic thermometer?] in detail, including diagrams. Regrets not having seen JH's daughters in Paris. Says he is recuperating from the 'catastrophe' and can still use his left eye.
Detached postscript discussing sunspots, comparing them to the low barometric pressure center in cyclones. J. S. Henslow is dying.
Letter of introduction for William Walker, who wants to show Walker's nearly finished engraving, Distinguished Men of Science Living 1807-8, to JH.
Expressing sympathy on the illness of Margaret Louisa Marshall (JH's daughter). Would like to hear the latest news by the bearer. Would JH append his name to the enclosed form.
Sends him latest edition of the book brought out by the Alpine Club. A member has found the height of one of the mountains lower than that usually stated. Has written an article on glaciers for this month's Edinburgh Review.
Expressing condolence at loss of some member of JH's family [JH's daughter Margaret Louisa].
Acknowledgement of fulfilling JH's requirements.
Is pleased that JH has received his book on whirlwinds. Comments on this and would welcome any criticism from JH on this work.
Has heard of the heavy blow that has fallen on the Herschels [death of JH's daughter Margaret Louisa]. Hopes they are all bearing up.
Offering sympathy on the death of JH's daughter [Margaret Louisa].
Encloses another design for permanent lines on the faces of a pyramid to observe and record astronomical facts; comments on his methods.
Has been urged to apply for the Headmastership of Sir Joseph Williamson's School at Rochester and would like JH's opinion on his suitability. Encloses a note from Edward Cooper.
Is sorry he wrote his last letter on the day of the sad event. Hopes JH will use the table of heights in the Alpine volume. Comments on the accuracy of various heights given by authorities.
Offers consolation to JH on the death of his daughter Margaret Louisa.
No summary available.
Condolences on death of JH's daughter [Margaret] Louisa.
Thinks there is nothing JH's son should be afraid of if the Directors will appoint him. Sorry to hear JH has been suffering. Lady Lubbock has been to St. Leonards.
Like JH, Smyths have been suffering bronchial problems. Urges JH not to give up [see JH's 1861-1-29] plan of JH writing a review on terrestrial magnetisim.
Mr. Higham has had to retire due to ill health. If appointed JH's son will have nothing to do with the duties of actuary. Hopes to send something about the moon soon.