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Sends news of himself and CD’s friends. Discusses changes in England, the coming elections, Cambridge politics.
Returned suddenly from the continent and found JH's letter to his brother awaiting him. Outlines his reason for applying for the vacant post at the University and would welcome a testimonial from JH. Brewster is his chief rival. Gives a few observations on his recent trip to the continent.
Sends items by F. W. Bessel and G. A. Plana. Will be dispatching boxes to various European towns next week and will be pleased to include any items from JH. His observations made recently show interesting results. Comments on these results and the influence of the bore.
Is gratified by the way in which JH has spoken of J. W. Lubbock's suitability as a Parliamentary candidate. Sends details of the resolutions passed at Cambridge.
Hopes that JH will not be absent from the Poll as great harm will be done if he is. Has circulated his letter.
The altered state of events makes his last letter redundant. J. W. Lubbock has retired from the contest.
Indebted to CB and friends for their encouragement, but JH declines Provost's invitation to be candidate for professorship at Edinburgh University.
Has asked L. F. Debure to send to JH the third volume of the Memoirs of the Foreign Correspondents of the Academy of Sciences.
Observations on the gravimeter.
Has great hopes for the success of the [B.A.A.S.]. Would like JH's advice on the phenomenon of radiant matter to the laws of common matter, which he is preparing for a future meeting.
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A circular letter to the electors of the University of Cambridge, asking for their support in the upcoming poll for representative to Parliament [see JH's 1832-11-30].
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Sends some autographs requested by WD. Discusses observations of comets, especially Biela's, and of various stars, especially double stars.
Gives JF permission to use JH's letter to JF's brother in any way JF sees fit to obtain the Chair of Natural Philosophy (at Edinburgh), but still does not wish directly to promote JF's selection. Briefly discusses results of JF's experiments with the actinometer.
Regarding J. W. Lubbock's Committee and JH's letter. Will probably meet at the Cambridge election. Unable to vote for Lubbock.
Hopes for conveyance to Cambridge in covered vehicle for meeting of J. W. Lubbock's committee.