Has been nominated Professor of Maths at the Native College and is in charge of the Observatory, now being erected. Would welcome suggestions from JH as to observations that would be useful.
Has been nominated Professor of Maths at the Native College and is in charge of the Observatory, now being erected. Would welcome suggestions from JH as to observations that would be useful.
On telescopes and their fittings.
Concerning telescopes and their fittings, and queries relative to them. Intends to publish a work on them.
Has JH received the second or third of AS's Cambridge Paleozoic? Asks about William Whewell's pamphlets regarding the University. Describes trip to Scotland.
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Copy [in JH's hand] of doctor's prescription for four to five weeks of bed rest and country air for JH before resuming duties at Mint.
Sends a letter of praise for the family Herschel, including especially JH and his father, William.
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Pleased to hear that JH's daughter is to be her successor. Thinks the Queen is right though AM's letters will not turn out to be so pro-slavery as given out to be. [Postscript gives reasons for her resignation.]
Regrets to hear that JH has been ill. Gives the title of her book and the reasons for her views on slavery.
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Hopes to hear how he is progressing. Looks as though he wanted rest and air. Sends a theorem for his consideration.
Has not heard from her father for some time. Would she inform her father that Richard Sheepshanks died this morning of apoplexy.
Was pleased to see his handwriting again especially as he had heard that JH had died. Elizabeth Baily was upset by the death of Richard Sheepshanks. Will be going down for the funeral tomorrow and hopes to meet G. B. Airy and William Simms. Both of JH's daughters have corresponded with him over his health.
Is glad to hear that his health is improving. Has been preparing the wording of a tablet to be erected in memory of Richard Sheepshanks. Sends a proof of one of his theorems.