His first series of illustrations are temporarily bound up and if JH likes he can borrow them for six months. Would like to retain Mr. Corda's book for a little longer.
His first series of illustrations are temporarily bound up and if JH likes he can borrow them for six months. Would like to retain Mr. Corda's book for a little longer.
Thanks for the packet. Remarks on Devon and recent events.
Family news.
Called last Tuesday. Unable to see him as he was away.
Short letter in code.
Just going on board to bring back Lady Ryan (wife of Sir Edward?) and will then call to see him. The furniture will be landed immediately. Proposes to sail Saturday morning.
Gives an example of lunar observations. Considers this a more accurate measurement than that obtained by the chronometer.
Sends regards to Herschel family.
Has written privately to the Chancellor of the Exchequer enclosing JH's letter. Thinks this preferable to asking the question publicly. Will be spending Whitsun at Bedgebury.
About etymology.
Requests JH's autograph and 'carte de visite' for a collection.
Invites request for desiderata; about to begin a new exploration.
Thanks for election as FMLS, praises Smith's "Introductory Discourse" although expected to see a mention of General Compte [Luigi Ferdinando] de Marsigli [(1658-1730)], founder of the Academy of Bologna. Has commissioned his friend Scassi to acquire all the new medical publications whilst he is London. [L'Abbé Gregoire] Fontana is translating Smith's "Discourse" into Italian.
Asking for an appointment to meet with JH.
Missed one opportunity to meet JH; now seeks another.
Sending to the R.S.L. his memoir on the theory of light. Comments on his own theories.
Introducing an uncle-in-law who is residing at the Cape for health reasons. Normally lives at Madras and may prove useful to JH should he visit Madras.
Sending various tracts and a miscellaneous collection of lives. Would he look at the life of William Herschel and make any alterations or corrections as he sees fit.
Sending an algebraic problem and its solution.
Pointing out an error in one of JH's definitions in the treatise on sound.