Sends an enclosure forwarded from Down.
Sends an enclosure forwarded from Down.
Presents JH with a work [Lezioni di astronomia by François Arago and translated by EC] on the foundations of astronomy. Discusses the beauty of the science.
Explains in detail his photographic method for producing landscapes on paper.
Requests Treasury commissioners' approval for increasing salary of C. W. Goodwin, fireman in Die department. Lists new orders for dies that have increased Goodwin's workload.
Can he lend him the Cambridge Calendar or tell him the examiners in the mathematical tripos.
Is circulating JH's votes for the remaining Sydney University professorships [see JH's 1851-12-31].
Attributes reorganization of Mint to H. D. Harness. Recommends Harness for its mastership.
Complains of overwork and of other people trying to involve JH in their quarrels; is glad MH has company.
Is explaining why JH will not be able to meet MH's train.
Clarifies family finances, including the sale of stock to pay living expenses.
Is trying to help RF understand the difference between the dynamics of solid bodies moving over each other and the dynamics of moving fluids, both water and air.
Is giving WH advice about buying books to take to India. JH stresses the need for economy and discernment; urges WH to retain some interest in science, although WH will not be 'a scientific man.'
No summary available.
Suggests possible times to meet with JH.
A note accompanying some letters related to the Sydney Trust [see GA's 1851-12-31].
The process of selection of the two remaining Sydney University professors is complete [see JH's 1851-12-31].
JH must know if [?] accepts or declines new arrangements for [?]'s office, already approved by Treasury commissioners.
Apologizes for unwarranted familiarity used in previous letter requesting JH's evaluation of the scientific work of [Humphrey] Lloyd.
Expects a salary increase now that BP has the title of Chief Medalist.
Many of the testimonials sent to the Sydney Trust are missing [see JH's 1852-1-2].