Responds to a paper by Dr. Barnard, in which is propounded a view of dispersion of light being related to its intensity.
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Responds to a paper by Dr. Barnard, in which is propounded a view of dispersion of light being related to its intensity.
Bad month of sickness. John Chapman’s ice bag on spine.
Does not quite agree with JDH about Lubbock’s plagiarism charges. Lyell’s memory must have failed him.
MS arrived. Has glanced at it and sees he must put on his sharpest spectacles and best considering cap.
Reports a monstrous pig that looks like an elephant. It was born of a pregnant sow which had been frightened by a circus elephant. He offers the monster, which died at birth, to any London museum.
JDH on the Lyell–Lubbock plagiarism controversy. His view of the true cause of Lubbock’s behaviour.
Thanks for note; sends photograph taken by one of his sons.
His continued ill-health has prevented him making the acquaintance of many.
There is no chance of publication [of Variation] by autumn, because of CD’s illness.
Thanks for the memorandum about the lion. Recounts tale about Emperor Hadrian; mentions Joseph Butler, Samuel Butler, and family health problems. Glad that JS recovered from 'ugly accident.'
Has lost time through illness.
Suggests an experiment to see whether the progeny of a pigeon cross are affected by a previous impregnation.
No summary available.
Comments on GS's 1865-6-1.
Returns a paper on Indian meteorology, as he cannot devote time to it.
Reviews 'Hughes Map of the World.' Questions on India [H.E.I.C.] investments.
Agrees with JDH on Lyell–Lubbock controversy except that Lubbock’s printed note does not seem to him insulting. Hopes JDH can heal the breach.
Thanks for note; mentions borrowing and returning volumes. Orders a volume containing a paper by R. J. H. Dutrochet ["Recherches sur la volubilité des tiges de certains végétaux et sur la cause de ce phénomène", C. R. Hebd. Acad. Sci. 19 (1844): 295–303].
Notes that his health is better.
Believes GM’s reported monstrosity is not rare. Does not believe it resulted from the effect of the imagination of the mother on her offspring.
Grateful for JH's welcome present of his article on meteorology, particularly as it contained the author's manuscript additions. Hopes that JH's son was pleased with the reception at Birmingham.
Has not seen the paper in the Smithsonian Institution, but believes the author is in error. Has looked at A. L. Cauchy's Dispersion Memoir, but thinks Baden Powell's paper presents a more distinct formula. Hopes to send in a few weeks the first volume of HL's [Observations Made at the Magnetic and Meteorological Observatory at Trinity College, Dublin].
Has now applied to the R.S.L. for a Government Grant and would like JH's support for his application. Wishes sunfall as well as rainfall was recorded.
GS believes he erred in his 1865-6-1; now writes to correct it.