Sending FH drawings of sunspots made by W. R. Dawes. Asks FH to inspect them and forward them to R.A.S. secretary R. C. Carrington along with any sunspots drawings made by FH on the same dates.
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Sending FH drawings of sunspots made by W. R. Dawes. Asks FH to inspect them and forward them to R.A.S. secretary R. C. Carrington along with any sunspots drawings made by FH on the same dates.
Is preparing a list of telescopes with their focal lengths and quality, and asks GA to correct JH's list.
Reports favorably on sections of WH's book [Elements of Quaternions] that JH read. Predicts its importance and wide circulation. Is too busy to read more now.
Is writing to MH about Charles Pritchard's letter about work for son Alexander [see CP's 1859-11-27]; JH is now asking MH for her thoughts on the matter and adds other possibilities for Alexander. Comments on the superior meat available in London, and on his health.
Tells AD how to deal with JH's letters to Francis Baily.
Mostly news of what JH has been doing the last day or so, including a visit to daughter Caroline, whose daughter is better, and about JH's accommodations and food, together with comments about [William Henry] Fitton.
Has found a temporary tenant for his house.
Thanks for the fragment of poor [Ben?]. Comments on this and the composition of the metal of bells.
Any materials to be sent to JH should be sent to JH's Hawkhurst address.