Recommends buying optics for 7.5-inch telescope from Metz and Mahlers in Munich and having those mounted in London.
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Recommends buying optics for 7.5-inch telescope from Metz and Mahlers in Munich and having those mounted in London.
On ED’s planned edition [German] of CD’s Journal of researches.
Informs him of his forthcoming volume, Volcanic islands.
"I am well acquainted with your paper on Chatham Island ["An account of the Chatham Islands", J. R. Geogr. Soc. 11: 195–215], & … those passages on the very curious fact of the apparent specific differences of the birds there & at New Zealand".
Thanks ED for recognition of his "small labours in Natural History… . praise from men, like yourself, is the only, though quite sufficient, reward I ever expect or wish to obtain for my works. – I have lately had the extreme satisfaction of hearing that Hooker speaks highly of the accuracy … of my statements". Refers to Humboldt and Owen.
Describes germination of seeds found in sand-pit and the geological setting of the sand-pit.
Postulates existence of ancient lake along the course of the River Tweed. Notes evidence of glaciation.
Sends Howard Elphinstone's barometer observations [at Ore, near Hastings].
Encloses copy of a paper for JH's comments. Regarding reviews of GA's paper on 'Tides.'
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Has seen fields of clover near Down affected with clover dodder.
A new ear trumpet has been sent to SC as a present.
Sends news of his publications, health, and other developments since SC left for Australia.
Has to come to town for a Trustee meeting of the British Museum and wonders whether it would be convenient for him to visit Tavistock Place to consult him on various matters.
It will be quite convenient for JH to visit him on Friday. Sister's health is improved. Delay in the celestial maps ordered.
Thinks W. Kemp’s specimens are all common varieties of living species of Atriplex.
WK’s paper has reached him safely.
Says he is forwarding the Smith, Elder & Co. account to the Treasury. Discusses advertisements of Zoology and Coral reefs. Volcanic islands "is almost ready for press".
The work of the Zoology is now completed. The Smith, Elder & Co. account for the second number of part five is presented. CD expresses his "grateful thanks" to the Lords Commissioners.
Names committee, including JH, to superintend 'translation & publication of scientific memoirs.' [Printed note regarding] grants of money.
Has received Howard Elphinstone's observations. Has had an interview with Edward Sabine who has arranged for observations to be forwarded to WB. Would like JH's views on publication of some of these observations.
News of the Shrewsbury family. He cannot get his father to sympathise with the numbness in his finger ends or his fears of "ruin and extravagance".
Note of hand, signed by CD, for £260 13s 6d.
Expresses GW's concern if the British Museum were to require him to pledge to do no remunerative work outside what they would pay GW to do. GW, however, is prepared to make that pledge, if necessary.