Letter of introduction for Alexander Napier of Trinity College, son of the Scottish editor Macvey Napier, who wishes to meet JSH. Brewster also invites JSH to Scotland.
Letter of introduction for Alexander Napier of Trinity College, son of the Scottish editor Macvey Napier, who wishes to meet JSH. Brewster also invites JSH to Scotland.
Regarding JH's letter concerning an anonymous article, which appeared in the Edinburgh Review and was actually by DB himself.
Further regarding his recent statements. Concerning JH's non-use of F.R.S. in his work.
His son is shortly traveling to Calcutta and will be able to take any letter or parcel for Mr. Calder.
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Regarding his request for JH's support for his candidature for the chair of Natural Philosophy at Edinburgh University. Reasons why he thinks JH should give him a testimonial.
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Having now learned that the offensive article in the Edinburgh Review was by DB [see DB's 1831-12-1], JH writes in surprise that DB could have written what he did, and requests that JH's letter [see JH's 1831-11-25] be returned unpublished. JH will decide how to proceed.
Is pleased with Mr. Johnston's reply. Regarding a figure used by JH in his paper and its true significance. Is not certain yet whether to join the B.A.A.S.
Excusing JH for returning to Slough suddenly before leaving for Hanover.
Regarding DB's views on support for JH in the presidency of the R.S.L.