Stunned to learn that WB's letter to Edward Sabine was interpreted by B.A.A.S. committee as WB's resignation from Kew Observatory. Encloses copy of resolution terminating WB. Plans to fight it.
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Stunned to learn that WB's letter to Edward Sabine was interpreted by B.A.A.S. committee as WB's resignation from Kew Observatory. Encloses copy of resolution terminating WB. Plans to fight it.
Failed to obtain interview with Edward Sabine. B.A.A.S. committee considers WB finished [see WB's 1850-6-14], yet claims rights to WB's report on luminous meteors, which WB submitted after involuntary termination. WB wants report returned to him. Plans no more work in science. Thanks JH for ten years of assistance and kindness.
His engagement at Kew will soon terminate. Regarding the grant for Kew and the position he holds there. Can JH inform him of the zodiacal light.
Regarding the luminous rings recently observed in the solar system.
Has received an interesting communication from the Rev. J. B. Reade of Stone, near Aylesbury, on the zodiacal light. Comments on this.
Is sending for his perusal his own observations on the zodiacal light for the first quarter of the year. Comments on this.
Outlining the influence of the recent aurora on the zodiacal light.
Sorry about misunderstanding between WB and Edward Sabine at Kew Committee. Suggests WB write statement to clear things up.