Has received a request from the Admiralty to order a new telescope for the Cape observatory; at the same time, JH has received an unsolicited offer of a lens. JH seeks advice and information from GA.
Has received a request from the Admiralty to order a new telescope for the Cape observatory; at the same time, JH has received an unsolicited offer of a lens. JH seeks advice and information from GA.
[Writing in response to Archbishop [of Canterbury, William Howley]], accepts the honor of being named a Trustee of the British Museum with much gratitude.
Peter Stewart informed JH of EM's offer to assist JH's son William in obtaining writership appointment in India. JH and wife are deeply grateful. JH's desires for William's future.
Regarding the forthcoming publication of the star catalogues and matters arising. Has written a report on meteorological observations. Sends paper by J. H. Kay on the comet.
Has check for WB's expenses.
Sends check. Asks for latitude and longitude of four American observation stations.