Responds to suggestions by JH [see JH's 1848-1-22]; is worried about giving too much information.
Responds to suggestions by JH [see JH's 1848-1-22]; is worried about giving too much information.
Sends JH a copy of his paper on the satellites of Uranus, including comments on the work of JH's father, William. OS is amazed at what JH has accomplished in the last several years.
Advising JH that the Admiralty will be sending him information which they have received from G. B. Airy, Edward Sabine, and Richard Owen.
Sending copies of Admiralty Memorandum of 7 December, and requesting JH to request papers from Edward Sabine.
Further regarding the distribution of the J. J. F. Lalande catalogue.
Cannot find any record of his having written. Is sending an official request from the Admiralty for JH to superintend the dome of the Cape telescope. Advice regarding his overpayment of money to the Astronomer Royal.
Encloses the manuscript of the directions for atmospheric waves and barometric fluctuations. Suggests that it would be useful if the vessel about to travel to New Zealand would be utilized to supply barometric readings en route.
Omitted a detail concerning observations in his last letter. Further regarding the proposed observations in New Zealand.
Letter of condolence after death of Caroline Herschel; comments on Herschel family accomplishments in astronomy.
Health of family.
Mr. Morris, the Cranbrook carpenter, has the plan and specification ready. Would JH like to see it before sending it to the Admiralty, presumably through Francis Beaufort?
Enclosing details of the proposed testimonial for meritorious work in astronomy. Would like confirmation of the date of birth of JH's aunt.
The memoir of JH's aunt is forthcoming. Comments on old and new style in calendars.
Encloses article for JH to work on. Can he inform him of Encke's Christian names?
Thanks for personal copy of JH's Cape Results.
Expresses gratitude from Council of Directors for library copy of JH's Cape Results.
[Form letter] Acknowledges receipt of JH's Cape Results by library of Philosophical Society.
Gratitude for receipt of JH's Cape Results. Sends copies of notice of JH's Cape Results prepared by DO for American Journal of Science.
Sends small work on foundations of thought, with citation of JH's article in Quarterly [Review]. Note on geometry of planes.
Is sorry to hear that they are not to have the services of Adam Sedgwick. Would be pleased if JH would write to C. R. Darwin. Thinks that 200 pages will be quite long enough for the Admiralty Manual.