Encloses JH's letter to William Lamb, Lord Melbourne. Asks SC, as B.A.A.S. president, to sign 1838 resolutions then forward these and JH's letter to Lord Melbourne.
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Encloses JH's letter to William Lamb, Lord Melbourne. Asks SC, as B.A.A.S. president, to sign 1838 resolutions then forward these and JH's letter to Lord Melbourne.
Urges SC to arrange meeting of R.S.L. deputation with Lord Melbourne as quickly as possible to discuss funding for magnetic observatories.
Has called special meeting of Physical Committee to discuss SC's response to R.S.L.'s proposal to establish permanent observatory. Expresses JH's opinion and recommends temporary observatory instead. Keep this issue separate from funding for publication of present observations.
JH's opinions regarding agreement between R.S.L. and Hudson Bay Company for survey of northern Canada. Transportation expenses should be paid by Company, officer's salary by Ordnance department, but R.S.L. may choose to bear costs in order to avoid dishonoring science. Reviews magnetic data obtained by survey.
Putting pressure on Lord Melbourne [William Lamb] regarding Antarctic expedition. Asked Melbourne to communicate with J. W. Lubbock, who is in London, instead of with JH.
Lord Melbourne [William Lamb] will meet next Wednesday at 4 o'clock with deputation [from R.S.L. regarding Antarctic expedition]. Duke of Sussex is willing to meet with R.S.L. council next Saturday at SC's house.
Lord Melbourne [William Lamb] changed meeting [with R.S.L. deputation] to 4:30.
Hopes extracts from Mary Somerville's letters on her experiments with 'Coloration of Light,' specifically, 'action of rays on vegetable juices,' can be read to R.S.L.
Encloses letter from Edward Sabine suggesting establishment of magnetic and meteorological observatory in colony of Ceylon.
Regrets Admiralty's giving whole of grant to [Charles] Brooke, when [Francis] Ronalds's photographic processes seem at least as satisfactory. Will join SC in supporting Ronalds's claims.
Problem of resolution of R.S.L. Council not transmitted to SC.
Organizational matters relating to sending two vessels on an Antarctic expedition.
Suggesting points to be considered for the proposed new charter for the R.S.L. Remarks on the recent meeting of the Trustees of the British Museum.
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.
Has received JH's letter and written to Robert Peel to urge him to come to an early decision. Was not aware an answer had not been given. Will let him know immediately when a reply has been received from Sir Robert.
Has received a letter from Henry Goulburn regarding his own letter to Robert Peel. Delay has been due to contracts with foreign governments. Has referred Goulburn to Edward Sabine for details.
Mary Somerville's paper has been given to P. M. Roget and it will be read at an early meeting. Interesting communications from Michael Faraday. Museum has received the head of a mastodon from India. East India Co. has sent to India in conformity with the Cambridge recommendation.
Will place J. F. Encke's request before the Council, but sees no difficulty in copying the letters at Somerset House. Is waiting for the return of George Peacock (Dean of Ely) before summoning council.
Regrets his lateness in writing his request, but would JH write an obituary notice of F. W. Bessel? Does not expect it to be ready before the Anniversary meeting.