Comments on calculation by Frédéric Petit of the hyperbolic orbit of the meteor of 19 Aug. 1847.
Comments on calculation by Frédéric Petit of the hyperbolic orbit of the meteor of 19 Aug. 1847.
Inability of JH's son [William] to pass Greek. Concerned that this may delay [William's] entry into Haileybury College. Notes similar inability with languages in JH's other two sons.
Regrets to hear of Edward Sabine's serious illness but praises ES's accomplishment and devotion; hopes ES will rest and soon recover good health.
Praises in very strong terms and in detail the contributions to astronomy made by Thomas Maclear. Believes Maclear deserves a pension.
Talks about the concepts of thinking and consciousness.
Petition for pension for widow of T. G. Taylor, H.E.I.C. astronomer at Madras who published error-free observations of southern stars.
Part of a letter about not having received any hampers from Collingwood, and about some household staff arrangements.
Has received interesting observations of double stars from Thomas Maclear at the Cape observatory. The new equatorial lens sent to the Cape arrived safely, in spite of sloppiness by the English custom-house.
Requests favor from WH on behalf of Richard Jones and his wife in light of her move to Richmond.
Discusses possible recipients of Royal Medals, continuing to favor Edward Sabine.
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Watercolour sketch map of Sikkim by JDH, showing his route through the country to the Tibetan passes. The following are marked on the map and key: Thibet, Lachen Pass over Kongra Lama, Lachen Pass over Donkiah Mt Chomiomo, Cholamo lakes Mt Donkia 23175 ft. Mt Kanchan--Zhow, Tungu, Samdong, Lachong?, Tunkra Mt, Choongtam, Black Rock, Kankola Pass, Choombi river, Chola, Boundary of Sikkim, bridge on Lachoong where Kinchin [JDH's dog] was drowned Aug 15.
Hand drawn map of Sikkim by Joseph Hooker, with the following marked: Thibet, Cholamo Plains, Lachen Pass over Kongra--Lama, Lachoong Pass over Donkiah, High Table Land of Thibet, Chomiomo, Kanchin--jhow, Lakes, Chumalari, Tungu, Lachen, Samdong, Lachoong, Kinchin--junga [Kanchenjunga], Tunkra Mts, Lachen village, Lachong, Jongri, Pundeem, Choongtam, Nursing, Black Rock, Kankola Pass, Kunglo, Ratong, Tumlong Chola Residence of Rajah, Choombi River, Pemiongchi, Manom, Tendong, Tonglo, Darjeeling.
JDH's rough sketch map of 2 Routes from Darjeeling to Tibetan Passes. Hand drawn map with the following marked on it: Walanchoong Pass, Kanglachema Pass, Darj[eeling]., Lachen Pass, Chumabii, High Table Land. Of Thibet [Tibet], Powhunni, Wallanchoong, Yangma, Lachen Pass, Lachoong Pass, Tambur, Yangma, Pass, Nango Mt., Jumnoo, Kamblachen, Kubroo,Kinchin--junga [Kanchenjunga], Lachen, Lelyp, Talloong, Choonjerma Pass, Yalloong, Jongri, Pundeem, Choongtam, Mywa Guola, Chorang, Rotong, Nursingh, Lachong, Tambur, Khabili, Singalelek, Rungbo, Pemiongchi, Kullait, Manom, Singtam Tumlong, Thibet., Hinwa, Jwa, Ruttoo, Gt Rungeet, Teesta, Sankyazung, Phulloott, Rumman, Tundong, Nangki, Tonglo, Little Rungeet, Route 1849, Poona, Mai, Goong, Darjeeling Teesta, Tumlong Residence of Rajah.
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Thanks JH for letter and concern shown during Edward Sabine's illness. He is recovering.
Discusses CL’s paper, "On craters of denudation" [Q. J. Geol. Soc. Lond. 6 (1850): 207–34], which "will be a thorn in the side of É[lie] de B[eaumont]". Notes evidence from Galapagos overlooked by CL. Mentions other examples of craters.
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Thanks JSH for presents and sends New Year’s greetings.
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