Has no intentions of making solar volcano theory public. Offers one more possibility for its validity. Pleased that Caroline Herschel is well and remembers him.
Has no intentions of making solar volcano theory public. Offers one more possibility for its validity. Pleased that Caroline Herschel is well and remembers him.
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Brief summary of the voyage so far. His delight in the Brazilian forest; his trip into the interior; the turbulence at Rio; has grown a beard.
Reports on the commissions CD requested of him [in a missing letter]; comments on English political issues.
News of family and friends.
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He is staying on the Isle of Wight because he has been unwell. He is thought to be in danger of contracting consumption, and the climate is beneficial. He is convalescent now, but will spend the winter there.
Offers to forward any natural history stores CD may want.
Sending letter for him which was delivered to the Admiralty. Has had a letter from James South who is pleased with his reception in Copenhagen.
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Has been prevented from answering his letter earlier by increased illness. If he returns to town he will have pleasure in meeting H. C. Schumacher. Believes the pound must be made of bell metal. Thought JH was on his way to the Cape, but sees his letter was written from Slough.
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Introduces Mr. A. Perrey. Remarks on tourmaline. Astronomical matters.
Sending three memoirs by his brother, two on Pantellaria and one on the forms of mountains. Would like a copy of JH's observations made in Sicily.
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