Asks for new observational data on Gamma Virginis [see JH's 1843-7-18].
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Asks for new observational data on Gamma Virginis [see JH's 1843-7-18].
Believes GA's measurements [see GA's 1845-10-1] seriously in error, and strenuously defends JH's method.
Details attempts to purchase Mme. Witte's lunar model for the 'Museum of Oconomic Geology.'
Will consider GA's objections [see GA's 1845-12-27] when JH works further on double star orbits.
Remarks on observation of new comet. Discord in R.A.S. follows Francis Baily's death. C. P. Smyth will leave Cape after being appointed Astronomer Royal to Scotland. Glass for Cape equatorial tested. JH has no success appealing for continuation of Colonial Survey. Southern constellation reform compromised.
Doubtful over WS's angle for Gamma Virginis; urges precision in measurement. Hopes to obtain moon map from R.A.S. during next visit to London. Unable to solve Aristarchus puzzle.
Karl Hencke discovers the asteroid Astrea. Admiralty orders complete equatorial for Cape Observatory; JH explains delay. Complains of poor health.
Will give lecture on moon in which he will discuss its composition, the craters Kepler and Gassendi, plus generalities.
Cannot attend R.A.S. meeting to explain Mme. Witte's lunar model; will send notes of explanation. Busy with the publication of Cape Results. Will write paper on improved method of calculating double star orbits. Discusses relationships of periods of Saturnian satellites.
Has written recommendation supporting C. P. Smyth for position of Astronomer Royal for Scotland. Suggests that C. P. Smyth, after returning to Britain, seek a teacher to help overcome his stutter. Encloses letter from P. H. L. Boguslawski for WS to present to R.A.S.
Sends P. H. L. Boguslawski's address. Asks WS to send J. H. Mädler's chart to P[eter] Stewart.
Regarding measure of Virginis.
Regarding the deed for CB's brother-in-law. Is reading G. W. Leibniz's metaphysical works.
Health has improved. Regarding an experiment carried out at the Royal Institution.
Thanks GA for the information about the presentation made to F. W. Bessel [see GA's 1845-10-20], and for sharing Bessel's reply.
Comments on SC's suggestions regarding the proposed changes in the projected new charter for the R.S.L.
Concerned about delay in government decision about magnetic observatories.
On the subsuming of one scientific society by another; comments favorably on the Memoirs of the Cambridge University Philosophical Society and asks AD to help fill in JH's missing items.
On insurance tables for the benefit society; comments on AD's punning humor; JH has a chest cold.
Comments on writings of JD on the chemistry of plants [letter completed 1845-5-7].