Regarding electrometers and their efficiency.
Regarding electrometers and their efficiency.
Thanks for his instructive letter. Comments on the terms suggested for the chemical change. Has now improved his chromatype process. Unable to continue his researches on light owing to lack of finance.
About the financial arrangements for Caroline Herschel [see JH's 1844-1-2], and news of her health.
C. G. Ehrenberg would like some earth from Galapagos, Tierra del Fuego, and the Falklands; wishes to hunt for Infusoria.
Describes an experiment that may explain optical 'delusion' created when stars pass behind moon. Will publish it if JH finds it worthy of publication.
If publication costs exceed £1000 available, PS suggests publishing JH's [Cape Results] in two separate volumes, subsidizing 'drier' part for 'men of Science,' and selling 'interesting' part. Explains how PS applied [limited] government grants to works of [Andrew] Smith and Charles Darwin.
Regarding the arrangement of 'Argo.'
Remarks on geographical divisions of the flora of the Southern Hemisphere.
JDH beginning Galapagos plants. Value of studying insular floras with respect to inquiries about adaptation of species.
Wants to set up a benefit club; for mutual insurance of artisans, etc., and is asking AD for actuarial information.
Regarding the workings of Insurance Companies and Benefit Societies. Recommends an actuary. Hopes JH will come down for the Anniversary meeting.
Further regarding glass for telescope. Postscript relating experiments with electricity.
Is hoping to establish a practical school of chemistry in London, and would like to add his name to the list of supporters.
No summary available.
Thanks for information for Ehrenberg.
No summary available.
Has worked hard to augment number of stations for horary observations. Now close to 80. Asks JH's advice whether the R.S.L. or B.A.A.S. would print his observations.
Dicussion of some specimens from the Beagle voyage.
Finds the surplus is about to be divided among the members of the Strand Friendly Institution. Comments on this and gives reasons for the surplus.
Questions about actuarial information in AD's 1844-1-30.
Has just had a tract on Friendly Societies from J. W. Woolgar. Answers some queries regarding the work of such societies.