Returns WB's proofs. Compliments WB's successes in meteorology. Barometric waves may be caused by something 'complementary' in opposite seasons or hemispheres.
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Returns WB's proofs. Compliments WB's successes in meteorology. Barometric waves may be caused by something 'complementary' in opposite seasons or hemispheres.
Has signed the certificate, and stated that FG is known to him.
Attached letter from Edward Sabine [see Sabine's 1847-4-7] will allow RH to communicate directly with Sabine.
On WH's 'Hodograph' and theorems of parabolic motion and the relation between velocities, initial velocities, and time. Praises WH's son. Cape Results nearly finished. Revising book on astronomy. Plans to 'attack' quaternions. Mentions parabolic functions and Benjamin Peirce's claim that the discovery of Neptune was accidental.
Skeptical over plan for galvanic illumination of wires. Has not yet seen J. B. Biot article; states he has always held Biot in high regard. Discusses naming of new planet.
Asks JG to allow JH to join the Philosophical Club [see JG's 1847-4-17] on a trial basis for a year or two.
Asks to be allowed to join the new Philosophical Club on a trial basis [see letter of same date to John P. Gassiot].
Asks time and place of next meeting of Philosophical Club, having received invitation lacking that information.