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Talks about the death of Elizabeth Baily, and the beauty of the fall flowers; comments on correspondence that has arrived, and includes some family news.
Reports to MH on the contents of Elizabeth Baily's will [JH is given the house in Tavistock Place], and adds some family news, concluding by commiserating with MH's situation.
Responds to [?]'s 21 Oct. 1859 letter to John Phillips expressing Prince Albert's interest in the impact that proposed B.A.A.S. magnetic and meteorological observations will have on Treasury funds.
By this post he sends for approval specimen copy of CD’s book [Origin of species]. At 14 s., 1250 copies will yield £240, two-thirds of which will go to author. Arrangements for early copies.
Outlines B.A.A.S.'s proposals regarding magnetic and meteorological observations, to be laid before Prince Albert.
Origin will be published 22 Nov. Fears correspondent will find the conclusions "abominable".
Is a candidate for the position of Principal at St. Andrews United College in succession to David Brewster, who has moved to Edinburgh. Would be pleased to receive a testimonial from JH. Has already received one from Brewster.
Infinitely pleased and proud of the appearance of his "child" [Origin, 1st ed.]. Thinks JM has been overgenerous in paying for his corrections. Offers to divide cost and regrets sending such badly composed copy.
Someone has experimented with sound and finds that the pitch of a note is altered when transmitted through solids; is this true in JH's experience? Supposes that Lady Herschel has now returned.
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Requests that proofs of his paper ['On a New Projection of the Sphere'] be sent to him at 37 Tavistock Place.
Would give him great pleasure to comply with JH's request, but the trees are in the garden of a Mr. Powell.
Would be glad to accompany JH to Kew to see instruments.
Must postpone meeting at Kew Observatory because of a severe cold. Asks JH to choose a later date.
Comments on fluorescence and the contents of Francis Baily's desk drawer.
Sorry to trouble CD with note today regarding occupying the premises.
Asks that the diagrams alluded to be printed with JH's paper ['On a New Projection of the Sphere'].
Will accompany ES to Kew Observatory. Serving as legatee for the recently deceased Elizabeth Baily, sister of Francis Baily.
Further questions about the physical optics of telescopes [see JH's 1859-8-27].