Discusses the ale he sent. Hopes his hypothesis of the origin of the solar system did not offend JH.
Discusses the ale he sent. Hopes his hypothesis of the origin of the solar system did not offend JH.
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Thanks JH for his recent writings on double stars, and comments on a number of observational issues related to the same topic.
Summarises experiences since leaving England. "How intimately what may be called the ""moral part"" is connected with the enjoyment of scenery." The loneliness of the voyage.
Brings CD up to date on family and many friends. Describes the wedding of Fanny Owen and R. M. Biddulph. Sedgwick called on return from Wales. W. D. Fox has been very ill.
His son is shortly traveling to Calcutta and will be able to take any letter or parcel for Mr. Calder.
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Has been away from parish because of a three-month illness. Refers briefly to events in England since the Beagle sailed.
Sends news of a cholera epidemic to help JH make his summer plans. Mentions a number of new cases from Altona, Hamburg, and Berlin. Asks JH not to spread information.
Sends two bottles of Claret and a box to be forwarded for [Francis] Baily.
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Wants to hear more specifics of JH's travel plans.
Commissioned to ask JH to select painter and to sit for half-length portrait to be placed in Old House at St. John's. Received JH's paper on the measures of double stars.
Compliments to 'Sir John Hershall.' Sends four copies of next issue of Quarterly Review. Will send twelve copies of JH's article tomorrow.
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