Regrets delay in replying. Explains the various editions of Sir William Herschel's works.
Regrets delay in replying. Explains the various editions of Sir William Herschel's works.
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[Responding to RA's 1859-4-16,] discusses the sun, Thomas Paine's theories, and the writing of Genesis.
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Says that Council of R.S.L. will reconsider whether William Pole's paper on color-blindness should be published.
Would like nominations for the Copley and Royal medals.
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Thanks for the memoir on his ingenious projection. Now sends a short theoretical view of Robert Stephenson on the astronomical reasons for fossil plants in the Arctic regions. Would like JH's comments.
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Approves changes made by William Pole in his paper [see GS's 1859-4-21]; comments on appropriate presentation of JH's report on it.
Comments on Robert Stephenson's theory regarding the presence of fossil plants in Arctic regions and on possible astronomical causes of such fossilization; gives some of his own theories.
Questions about stripes on mules.
Would like JH to read the enclosed and if agreeable, to add his name to those supporting the scheme [Scientific Relief Fund].
Comments on paper on [Strati?-]friction of electric light.
CD suggests George Bentham or Joseph Prestwich for Royal Medal.
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