| Description | He has shared his application with Nixon, who thinks Alexander has not made enough of his physical subjects. He has introduced a new section accordingly, but is not pleased with it, asking Joseph to try to improve it. Nixon has said that Alexander should have people respected by Dr. Moffatt to point out the impropriety of taking on a good mathematician who may not have much knowledge of natural philosophy. Dr. Porter has promised him a good testimonial and tried to see Dr. Moffatt on his behalf, unsuccessfully, but will try again. He asks if there are people in Belfast who might have influence with the Government, perhaps Sir James Corry. He describes the content of a letter from [Andrew Russell?] Forsyth. He gives some family news. He encloses copies of two testimonials [not present]. [Arthur] Schuster thinks Alexander will be elected to Owen's College and he should work in Schuster's laboratory until the Gallway affair is settled. He concludes with other remarks on gathering testimonials. |