Has decided to accept papers treating of new researches. These will be inserted prominently in journal [Quarterly Journal of Science]. Would be happy to hear from JH.
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Has decided to accept papers treating of new researches. These will be inserted prominently in journal [Quarterly Journal of Science]. Would be happy to hear from JH.
Discusses displaying solar autographs to the best advantage. Invites JH's son Alexander to read his meteor paper at the Cambridge Philosophical Society.
Discusses Aristotle's and Richard Whately's descriptions of the sensitivity of the eye's lateral areas. Asks JH to review cover sheet and opine whether the predictions described are miracles.
Sends copy of B.A.A.S. resolution regarding telescope in India. ES and R.S.L. colleagues agree to take no further steps in matter.
Dr. [Edward] Goulburn, not WS, is Dean of Norwich. Is trying to refute the position of David Hume that miracles are violations of nature.
Has arranged for JH to receive a couple of plants of Fitzroya Patagonia. Hopes that the inclement weather has caused no distress.
Has received the R.A.S.M.N. containing the article on the movements of the asteroids. Has addressed a letter on the subject to the Moniteur universel and would be glad of JH's comments.
Thanking him for lecture papers. Has sent his paper on partial differential equations.
Sending the first volume of a new series on astronomy entitled Studies and Lectures.... Is continuing his work in the Times.
Regarding the work of Emmanuel Liais (astronomer).
Regarding the doubtful actions of a Lieut. R. J. Morrison falsely obtaining names purporting to support his scheme for observations. Intends to lay the matter before William Parsons [3rd Earl of Rosse].
Sends an extract from JH's letter, which has been printed in the Moniteur.
Thanks for his prompt reply to his query about Lieut. R. J. Morrison. He has discovered the horoscope of Edmond Halley.
Has not had time until now to carry out experiments on 'the central spot' as seen in photographs as related in JH's last letter. His recent trials with various lenses have verified JH's theories.
Regarding various types of glass for lenses. Will make two of JH's reading glasses if he will send details.
Thanks for letter and details of his paper in the R.S.P.T. Wishes there was an index of authors and subjects for students. Theories regarding the action of light on glass. Has interested Messrs. Chance in his theories. Gives reasons why he wants a reading glass of 3 1/2 inches.
Council on Education requests loan of several portraits owned by JH for use in Second National Portrait Exhibition.
Would be grateful if he would inform him where his paper on concert pitch is published.
Discusses matters of aesthetics; praises JH's ideas.
Is honored that JH should have noticed one of his articles. Quotes further articles, which may be of interest. Regarding JH's views on air and his own theories.