Returns a letter from Thomas Maclear to FB, and then JH expresses his concern about the state of health and work of Maclear.
Returns a letter from Thomas Maclear to FB, and then JH expresses his concern about the state of health and work of Maclear.
A note expressing JH's thanks for allowing JH to read a letter from Thomas Maclear to FB; JH again expresses his concern for the welfare of Maclear.
JH's article on 'Meteorology' [for the Admiralty Manual] is finished; JH will make some comments on aneroid barometers in the preface.
Comments on the work of T. G. Taylor in reducing the observations for [Stephen] Groombridge's catalogue, and on an appropriate remuneration for the work. Enclosed are comments for the benefit of Taylor.
Offers opinions about the instructions to be furnished to the Cape astronomer, especially about tide and meteorological observations, and about surveying an arc. JH hopes to see Thomas Henderson before Henderson leaves for the Cape to assume the post of astronomer there.
Sent as a letter of introduction for Captain [William] Edie, who was hurt on an expedition in southeastern Africa, and who knows much about the region.
A note about procedures for forwarding JH's papers to the Admiralty.
A note accompanying a letter about meteorological and atmospheric investigations.
Admiralty not able to lend JH any further equipment to take on JH's expedition to the Cape.
Is forwarding a note about an instrument of [Louis] Daguerre's.
Sends JH a copy of Thomas Maclear's base measurements, and will transmit JH's letter to Maclear.
Thanks JH for his letters about the Cape equatorial instrument.
Sends JH a copy of sailing tables, and asks JH's opinion as to the value of printing them.
Financial matters are dealt with relating to the purchase of a telescope [for Royal Observatory, Cape of Good Hope].
Identifies the positive features of the aneroid barometer as in use by the Navy.
Anxious to have JH meet the new assistant, Pierce Newton, to be sent to the Cape Observatory.
Forwards a letter to JH from Thomas Maclear, and FB comments on several accidents that have occurred at the Cape.
Sends a note to JH that William Lassell [may use as a letter of introduction to the Governor of Malta]. FB hopes that Lassell will determine the longitude of Malta.
Indicates that trials have been made with a 'trumpeted cannon,' and JH is welcome to request further trials to be made at Woolwich Arsenal.
Asks JH for a copy of his Cape Results to be provided to the new Queen's College at Belfast.