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Encourages GA to consider favorably the offer of Hugh Percy [Duke of Northumberland] of donating a telescope to Cambridge Observatory.
Does not believe that GA's proposal [see GA's 1848-5-4] will work.
Details about proposals for magnetic expeditions, as they are to be presented to British government [see GA's 1838-11-12]. Also included is a copy of the resolutions passed at a B.A.A.S. meeting on 25 Aug. 1828.
Comments on a proposed request for a government grant to establish a magnetic and meteorological institute.
Asks the Physical Committee (Chair, JH) of the R.S.L. to note the concurrent disturbances of magnetometers and the appearance of aurora borealis, and to make a long term study of this relationship.
Nine conditions under which JH will accept and test instruments constructed for Cape [of Good Hope] observatory, including the assistance of Mr. Davies in evaluating these.
Points out an error in the instructions for magnetic observers provided for the Antarctic expedition.
Last letter to JH was private [see GA's 1845-4-1].
Recommends buying optics for 7.5-inch telescope from Metz and Mahlers in Munich and having those mounted in London.
Gives detailed, official, replies to the questions in the magnetic committee circular [see JH's 1844-12-5].
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A note to accompany some letters being returned to 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.
Will try to organize an international magnetic conference at the B.A.A.S. meeting in 1845, if GA agrees.
Apologizes for having questioned GA's proposal [see GA's 1848-5-6], which is very good and should work well.
Cannot explain why GA's letter did not reach JH.
Changing a date of meeting for the magnetic committee of the B.A.A.S., and inviting GA to be there.
Believes he has discovered a second satellite of Neptune; gives readings.