Discusses the project of erecting a large telescope in the southern hemisphere [Melbourne telescope] for observation of nebulae. Expresses reservations and makes suggestions about the project.
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Discusses the project of erecting a large telescope in the southern hemisphere [Melbourne telescope] for observation of nebulae. Expresses reservations and makes suggestions about the project.
Returns a paper of Mr. Stobart, which deals with astronomical knowledge of the early Egyptians.
Alexander S. Herschel's education goals and job prospects. [Lucy?] has published 'Marshall's Essays.' Question about investments.
Sending first 64 pages of JH's Physical Geography with some insertions and corrections. Requests proofs in duplicate.
Writes to inform son John of the sudden death [after only a very brief illness] of John's sister Margaret Louisa. [The letter is quiet and accepting, praising God for the happy and blameless life that 'Looey' had led and what joy she had brought to the family.]
Has been too ill to write terrestrial magnetism paper for Edinburgh Review. Suggests other people to write it.