About chemical solutions used in photography, and problems produced by impurities in photographic paper.
About chemical solutions used in photography, and problems produced by impurities in photographic paper.
Thanks JH for a specimen of 'mercury type,' which AS describes as he examined it under a microscope.
Describes experiments in the electrochemical decomposition of metallic salts.
Further on the electrochemical decomposition of metallic salts [see AS's 1843-2-28], and its relationship to photography.
On the usefulness of 'Bishmuth' candles, and some necessary additions to a future edition of AS's book.
Responds to comments about Robert Hunt [see JH's 1845-4-2]; talks about making an artificial eye.
Thanks for JH's certificate concerning AS's battery, now finding increasing support.
Sends a note along with a work on vision.
Has been preparing famine food, such as hay biscuits.
About the eye's means of adjusting in vision; asks JH's permission to dedicate AS's writings on vision to JH.
Note to present JH with a copy of AS's latest work.
Encloses sequel to AS's volume on electro-biology, which AS dedicated to JH. Both are being translated into French.
Suggests JH visit tomorrow at noon.
Received JH's lists of suggested recipients [of presentation copies of JH's Cape Results]. Wishes to discuss them with JH.
James Hayday is recommended as best bookbinder [for Cape Results]. Explanation of how to bind copies for royal patrons. Encloses list of eleven royal recipients and Hayday's address. What shall AP do with JH's correspondence with late Hugh Percy?
AP's name should not appear in dedication of JH's Cape Results. Consulted friend; awaiting reply. But will accept whatever JH wishes.
Satisfied with JH's decision [to include AP's name in Cape Results].
Was unable to confer with Chancellor about JH's proposal [1847-7-1]. Suggests arrangements JH should make before presenting copies [of JH's Cape Results] to Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.
Gratitude for receipt [of JH's Cape Results]. To assure delivery of copies to foreign sovereigns, JH must first write letter to minister of each legation asking for royal acceptance. Lists nine ambassadors with whom AP has already communicated.
Encloses answers from three foreign ambassadors. Hopes JH does not have trouble.