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Invites JSH to attend a dinner with Georges Cuvier in London, along with other naturalists.
Will he be at home later this week as he would like to call on him. Wishes to discuss the Nautical Almanac. Gives political news.
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Has been in N. Wales two weeks, having gone with Hope and two Eytons. Not many good insects; disillusioned with Hope, found him egotistical and stupid.
Hopes WDF will stay in Cambridge until after CD arrives.
Some entomological news.
Has received JH's letter requesting a bust, but is unable to assist him at present. Suggests [Samuel?] Joseph may be able to help him.
About the French Revolution and an anticipated civil war [letter completed 1830-8-25].
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Has examined the stars listed by JH with his telescope and gives the results of his observations.
Wrote and asked F. L. Chantrey to write to MH. Baby Caroline is fine. Condolences as MH attends to sister Isabella.
Isabella Stewart's death seems imminent. Should JH bring baby Caroline to London for funeral? Mrs. Moorsom reports that Lady Mary Herschel needed help of physician Mr. Fowler. Baby is fine.
About Isabella Stewart's health, MH's toothache, JH's mother's health, and MH's daughter Caroline's good health.
Is trying to help arrange for a cast to be made of Isabella Stewart's face on her death; MH's daughter Caroline is doing very well.
Advises WS on best ways to make a 'darkening glass' for solar observations. Also suggests method for delineating sunspots. Hopes WS will attend Nautical Almanac meeting and support his points. Completes two telescope mirrors and observes Uranian satellites. Asks WS to look for a double star between Beta1 and Beta2 Capricorni.
Will be very pleased to see him and hopes he will spend longer with him. Has just finished a new 20-foot mirror for his telescope. Regarding alterations in the Nautical Almanac.