Reminds JH that the Public School Commissioners are still awaiting JH's response to the invitation to comment on the direction of education [see ET's 1862-11-13].
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Reminds JH that the Public School Commissioners are still awaiting JH's response to the invitation to comment on the direction of education [see ET's 1862-11-13].
Would like photographs of JH, one for himself and one for the American Philosophical Society. Busy at the Mint. Issue of bronze coinage continues. Supplying foreign Mints with his gas apparatus.
Outlining the requirements for the new Assistant Secretary at the Geographical Society. Gave Frank Buckland encouragement last week.
Attended the lectures given by JH's son at the [Royal Institution] and Michael Faraday and Bence Jones think he should not be considered for the post at the Geographical as he is cut for more scientific things. Would like JH's views.
Talks about variations in climate, glaciers, and compares climates of various historical periods. JR is writing about such matters in a second edition of one of his works.
Grateful for letters and enclosures. Has been ill himself, but is pleased to hear those at Collingwood are well. Hopes the prospect of Alexander [Herschel]'s appointment will be realized.
Thanks for a gift.
Requests JH send an essay for the Leeds Astronomical Society lecture series.
Is sending JH several lists of nebulae, and comments about some of the items. [Almost illegible.]
Will help JH or JH's son [Alexander], whose mind PS admires, in any way possible.
Like Professor Olearius Schneiderhausen, AD has had only one coat in two years. JH will go on for many more years. Sends one of his theorems.
Is applying for a post at Queen's College, Belfast and would be glad if JH would send a testimonial. Is sending some of his papers. Has been carrying out research on atmospheric electricity.
Does JH need the original calculation sheets to deal with the errors in the nebula catalogue [see GA's 1863-2-23]?
Annual visitation of Royal Observatory by Board of Visitors will be held 6 June.
Sending through H. M. Parker proof of the engraving of the Nebula of Orion. Comments on this.
Sending a paper to replace the one sent previously. Comments on the effect of the moon on the atmosphere. Wrote his Weather Book in a great hurry. Regrets the expression 'lines of force' but had the approbation of several practical electricians.
Is writing to clarify some earlier information about a list of nebulae that he had sent to JH.
Grateful for the efforts of JH and his fellow astronomers in England for the continuation of TM's pension. Busy unpacking valuable library of Sir George Grey presented to the Cape. Details of his recent observations of stars. Weather has been bad. Surface of the object glass of transit circle is badly corroded. Sailor son is well again.
Would like his views on an actinometrical scheme. Has been busy over the affairs of the late Sir James C. Ross.
Hopes JH will present the essay prepared for the Leeds Astronomical Society lecture series in person. Describes format of the series and background of the society members.