Further about the map printing problem [see FB's 1841-4-6].
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Further about the map printing problem [see FB's 1841-4-6].
Invites FB and his sister for a visit to Collingwood, where FB and JH can most easily complete the work of charting the southern stars.
Describes his view of the Great Comet of 1843.
Was unable to visit FB; JH is suggesting some options for FB dealing with the star map, and whether it needs to go to the B.A.A.S. for approval.
Sends along Frederik Kaiser's observations of Halley's Comet; [Robert] Everest is upset with JH because JH had signed a letter of support for a grant for T. B. Jervis.
Apologizes for having questioned GA's proposal [see GA's 1848-5-6], which is very good and should work well.
Asks RM to forward letter [see JH's 1844-7-22] immediately to G. B. Airy.
Indicates travel plans, including a visit to FB, with a side trip for business to Slough. JH comments on some astronomical observations he has received.
Very upset at an attack launched against JH in a manner that denigrates JH's father, William Herschel, in the process.
Looks forward to the possibility of a visit from RJ.
A long statement against a very nasty article in the Mechanics Magazine on the priority controversy surrounding the discovery of Neptune.
Family news, questions of son Willy's position, frost in the garden, and JH met Louis Philippe.
Thanks GS for a number of his papers on railway bridge fractures, gravitation, and the spectrum.
M. McCann sent his paper to JH for communication to the R.S.L., which he did, but does not know the outcome of it. Was unable to report on it as his own knowledge was not modern enough.
Regrets he will be unable to visit Cork for the B.A.A.S. meeting, but is conscious of the honor of the invitation.
Changing a date of meeting for the magnetic committee of the B.A.A.S., and inviting GA to be there.
Arranges a meeting with CW and Edward Sabine to discuss Kew [magnetic] observations.
Sends CW a specimen of JH's 'mercurial photographic process.' JH is pleased that W. H. Fox Talbot received the Rumford medal.
Recommends Robert Hunt to fill the professorship at King's College, left vacant by the death of John F. Daniell.
The continuation of magnetic and meteorological observatories is under question, and CW's instrument for observing atmospheric electricity should be part of the discussion.