Has seen the papers, which consist of some 30 pages, the longest being in the Commercium Epistolicum. Knows someone who would copy them accurately and at a reasonable price.
Has seen the papers, which consist of some 30 pages, the longest being in the Commercium Epistolicum. Knows someone who would copy them accurately and at a reasonable price.
Thanks for the pains about a translator [see JH's 1847-1-8]; preparing biographical information about F. W. Bessel.
Sends what JH has written on F. W. Bessel.
About the dispute in the R.A.S. over awarding its medal(s) after discovery of Neptune.
Giving details of Thatcham Church and of the tablet, which is to be erected in memory of Francis Baily. Sculptor will be sending proof of the inscription.
Thanks for AD's paper on probability of arguments and on the syllogism.
Does he know anything about E. J. Lowe's book [Treatise on Atmospheric Phenomena, 1846] on atmospheric phenomena? Looks good but cannot trust his own judgement. Could not dine with him as he had another appointment.
Will send his man to C. R. Weld. F. W. Bessel will be in good time for council. Is glad he is on the last chapter.
Enclosing details of the proposed testimonial for meritorious work in astronomy. Would like confirmation of the date of birth of JH's aunt.
The memoir of JH's aunt is forthcoming. Comments on old and new style in calendars.
Some comments about dates related to JH's aunt Caroline Herschel.
Encloses article for JH to work on. Can he inform him of Encke's Christian names?
Some additional details about JH's aunt Caroline [see JH's 1848-1-27].
Sending something from Airy relating to the testimonial. Anything he does not use can be returned to Somerset House for AD.
Needs clarification about John Lubbock's planetary theory; thanks for G. B. Airy's lunar reductions.
On the origin of the R.A.S.
Requesting that JH would send notices to all the new honorary members. Eleven testimonials are ready for his signature; would he sign them when next in town. Where shall he send the Cape newspapers?
Agrees with his proposals. Will meet him at Barclay the printers or if unable to manage then, will forward the testimonials to Somerset House for his signature.
Organizational matters related to R.A.S.; intrigued by AD's partial differential.
About authorship of an encyclopedia article, meeting arrangements, and the mathematical cleverness of his son William.