Discusses magnetic experimentation with regard to naval officers. [A. T.] Kupffer's report is based on proceedings at Cambridge. Discusses scientific conference and foreign governments.
Discusses magnetic experimentation with regard to naval officers. [A. T.] Kupffer's report is based on proceedings at Cambridge. Discusses scientific conference and foreign governments.
Provides JH with the latest Royal Observatory values for Gamma Virginis [see JH's 1845-9-30], and advises JH to change his method of measuring double stars.
Refused several requests from Lieutenant Sutherland in Elgin to publish 'extraordinary astronomical work.' Judges him to be 'half crack'd.' Forwards to JH Sutherland's latest letter.
Regarding measure of Virginis.
Sends to JH's children first part of [GW's?] new book on quadrupeds for young readers.
Sends a list of the work he feels should be done at Beesby [Lincolnshire] to put the farm in order. Hopes to get purchase deeds completed by 10 October.
Believes GA's measurements [see GA's 1845-10-1] seriously in error, and strenuously defends JH's method.
Requesting JH to jog Sir Robert [Peel's?] memory.
Thanking JH for his letter on double star orbits. Observations on angles of position of Gamma Virginis.
Working on double star orbits. Responds to WW's question [see WW's 1845-8-20] about proper mathematical education at Cambridge, for the most part agreeing with WW's preference for classical works.
Rejoices that RH is studying orbit of Mu2 Bootis. Suggests way to simplify calculations. Compares orbits for Gamma Virginis calculated by various observers. Notice of systematic errors.
Is grateful for details of his method of calculating the orbits of double stars. Comments on some of his observations.
Sorry to hear JDH did not get Edinburgh chair. Invites him to Down.
Discusses American Negroes and their parasitic lice. Henry Denny’s need for lice specimens.
Discusses effects of racial crosses in man.
Describes his trip to Yorkshire.
Comments on Sedgwick’s review [of Vestiges of creation].
Mentions Humboldt’s Kosmos. Criticises Humboldt’s geology.
How does one jog the memory of the First Lord of the Treasury [see GA's 1845-10-3]?
Concerned about delay in government decision about magnetic observatories.
Still trying to solve the problem of jogging Robert Peel's memory [see JH's 1845-10-8].
Letter of introduction to WW for the son of Sir Jeremiah Bryant, then entering Trinity College.
Has received JH's letter and written to Robert Peel to urge him to come to an early decision. Was not aware an answer had not been given. Will let him know immediately when a reply has been received from Sir Robert.
Will neither affirm nor deny that he is Foreign Secretary of R.S.L. Discusses importance of Foreign Secretary.