Appreciates JS's support of JH's mother at death of William Herschel. Invites JS to attend WH's remains to grave.
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Appreciates JS's support of JH's mother at death of William Herschel. Invites JS to attend WH's remains to grave.
Requests corrections on a paper JS was publishing with JH. Urges JS to use less excessive language.
Gives directions for some time measurements involving rockets JS was planning in conjunction with JH. Mentions various double stars.
Discusses JS's efforts to reform the Nautical Almanac, including JS's Practical Observations on the Nautical Almanac. States that in this 'awful crisis' JS has no hostile feelings toward its superintendent, Thomas Young.
Regrets having missed JH. Has observed the seven satellites of Saturn and the fifth star of the Trapezium. Wishes to observe some of the objects observed by Wilhelm Struve.