Sending papers to JH and would be glad if he would communicate them either to the B.A.A.S. or some influential journal.
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Sending papers to JH and would be glad if he would communicate them either to the B.A.A.S. or some influential journal.
Describes in vivid detail the account of an 'extraordinary meteor' in October 1854. Given by a person from Hurworth.
Has received his letter and will visit him on Tuesday, arriving at Etchingham station at 3:35 p.m.
His note and the maps have arrived safely. Has made the necessary arrangements for the night of the 10th.
Wife and family are on holiday at Portmadoc. Obtains his rhymes from Thomas Wright's Political Songs of England. Relates a tale of how a priest tricked a farmer in medieval times.
Invites Herschels to visit Wrottesley [Hall, Staffordshire] to witness James Glaisher's 'last high Balloon Ascent' from Wolverhampton on 13 Aug.
Additional information is provided to that sent by E. J. Stone [see ES's 1863-7-9].
Regarding William Lassell's nebulae drawings in the R.A.S.'s Memoirs. House of Commons action concerning 'Weights and Measures.'
Has climbed Ben Nevis.
Invites Herschels to view James Glaisher's next balloon ascent, sometime after 20 Aug. Glaisher's report to B.A.A.S. on eight ascents is just out. JW identifies rapid ascent as cause of observation errors. Predicts adoption of imported [metric] 'Decimal Scale' from Continent.
Charles Few will send deed for JH's signature. It transfers property of CB's sister [Mary Anne Hollier] in Cardiff to Marquis of Bute [J. P. C. Stuart]. Expects no further changes in trust and no more troubles for JH. Saw Alexander Herschel's work on 'shooting stars' published by B.A.A.S. Illness of CB's son [Henry P. Babbage] in India. CB's latest book.
Has received letter on meteors of 1868-8-10. Map was very interesting. Is going to Berlin for congress on statistics. Discusses phenomena of 1854. Asks for JH's opinion on whether meteors are terrestrial in origin.
Instructions for signing and returning deed [of conveyance for Woodlands property in Hollier Trust]. [JH annotation, 19 Aug. 1863: Received and executed deed. It was witnessed by JH's son William, now recently returned from Bengal and resident at Hawkhurst for next three years. Returned deed to Few & Stamford.]
Tells AQ that last letter on meteors was written not by JH but by A. S. Herschel. JH attributes phenomena to cosmic origins. Gives further details.
Has talked to the lady who wrote account of the meteor. Finds her reliable. Has discovered other sightings of it. Sends report in French for printing in AQ's notices on meteors.
RR's brother-in-law values proximity to Collingwood. Discusses flora and the state of botanical science at the Cape. Sends letter from colonial botanist.
Thought he may be interested in the news of the proposed lectureship at the Cape.
Received deed of conveyance for Woodlands property, in Hollier Trust, executed by JH. Will advise JH when money has been received.
Thanks WC for a copy of a paper published by WC in the P.M.
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