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Writes with great happiness about the first part of the voyage, after his misery from seasickness passed. He finds himself well prepared, the ship quiet, comfortable, and compact; he has already a "rich harvest" and finds the natural history (especially geology) exceedingly interesting. The tropics are full of great beauty.
Writes affectionately of the good times they have had and of her friendship for CD. Tells him of her forthcoming marriage to R. M. Biddulph.
Writes of his family and Shropshire events. Comments on the slow progress of the Reform Bill.
Thanks JH for paper on micrometrical measurement of double stars. Has already promised to vote for someone else for Boden Professorship [see JH's 1832-2-25].
Thanks JT for loan of [John] Bullar's lectures. Stresses the value of good literature, especially by John Milton and Miguel de Cervantes.
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Introduces Edward Cooper, who has second largest telescope in the world [after JH]. Asks JH to assist Cooper. Discusses various astronomical issues and instruments.
Regarding the situation on the Cape of Good Hope. Is sending a paper of Dr. [William?] Henry. David Brewster suffered last Thursday.
Describes the gathering at Maer and the events culminating in Charlotte Wedgwood’s marriage to Charles Langton.
Has not received an invitation from Frederick Augustus (Duke of Sussex) for his soiree nor been introduced to him. Charles Babbage has likewise had no invitation. JH's case is different.
A note about procedures for forwarding JH's papers to the Admiralty.
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A note accompanying a letter about meteorological and atmospheric investigations.
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His wife is ill and is now at Brighton. Has just received JH's parcel. Is pleased JH likes William Whewell's article. Adam Sedgwick has refused a living.
Regrets to hear of the death of JH's mother. Has lost many friends and relatives during the last eight years. Staying with his two sons and has retired so would welcome a visit from the Herschels.
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Asks JH to thank Henry Kater for his comparison of WS's scale to that of the standard-yard. Mentions breakout of cholera as reason for delay in responding. Includes many measurements of year's work.