The observational data from FS regarding Gamma Virginis are so significant that JH begs FS to continue to observe and send JH the results. Comments on a number of other astronomical observational matters.
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The observational data from FS regarding Gamma Virginis are so significant that JH begs FS to continue to observe and send JH the results. Comments on a number of other astronomical observational matters.
Informs JH that WS has sent fifth catalogue of double stars by [H. C.] Schumacher. Provides African address. Departure by 20 October on 'Mt. Stewart Elphinston—a superb India ship.' Notifies of [Thomas] Maclear's succeeding [Thomas] Henderson at Cape observatory.
Confirms receipt of WS's last letter from Hamburg. Advises of his departure to Cape. Requests 'measure of 3000 double stars.' Directs WS's attention to 'remarkable stars' and urges WS to procure JH's Astronomy. Asks WS to solicit [F. W.] Bessel's correspondence for JH. Adds [W. H.] Smyth's address.