Is disturbed by a suggestion of how JH should behave with respect to the Duke of Sussex.
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Is disturbed by a suggestion of how JH should behave with respect to the Duke of Sussex.
Writes a second letter to clarify the first [see JH's 1831-3-3] about a matter involving the Greenwich Observatory and the Astronomical Society.
Offers to smooth the way for WS in communicating with the various astronomers on the Continent whom JH knows.
Approves naming the new planet Neptune and continued designation of JH's father's planet as Uranus. Suggests reasons and alternatives.
JH, in preparing to leave Cape, thanks WS for having sent Nautical Almanacs to him there. Discusses motions of a comet appearing to move whimsically, the periodical star alpha Hydrae, other stars, and the re-discovery of Saturn's sixth satellite.
Comments on a number of astronomical matters including double stars, awarding of medals, and on the elements of [Halley's] comet.
Believes that if position of Astronomer Royal should become vacant, G. B. Airy would be interested; JH would gladly support such a candidacy.
Refuses to write letter recommending WS as superintendent of Nautical Almanac. Lists reasons, among them that he will try to attend the meeting of [Board of Visitors] personally.
Wishing to maintain good opinion of public, JH cautiously recommends that a certain passage be omitted from a monthly notice in the Nautical Almanac.
Has communicated with [John] Phillips, and indicates that the committee will take responsibility for its actions [in distributing star catalogues?].
Returns to JH, and comments on, the distribution lists [for the B.A.A.S. star catalogue].
Requests advance payment by B.A.A.S. to Mr. Harris, assistant secretary to Nautical Almanac.
Unable to publish catalogs in time for meeting.
Requests JH's opinion on whether to attempt to obtain a grave in Westminster Abbey for the deceased president of the Astronomical Society [Francis Baily].
Reports gentle death of Francis Baily.
Lists supplies sent to JH. Reports on Miss Baily's need for quiet repose but generally good recovery after her brother's death. (She looks forward to JH's visit.) Outlines Francis Baily's biography and lineage.
Communicates with others JH's choice of name for new planet [Iris]. Sends position of Hawkhurst Church tower obtained from map department. Describes rainy-day eclipse and reactions to it.
To the surprise of all, the dying Francis Baily still lives.
Although the dying Francis Baily sleeps all day and has not eaten, he remains calmly alive.
The dying Francis Baily remains alive, 'sustained by the amazing quantity of food he takes.'