Thanks JW for his double star catalogue; JH comments on a few items contained therein.
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Thanks JW for his double star catalogue; JH comments on a few items contained therein.
Asks JW to sign the memorial for Thomas Maclear, indicating that JH has corrected the matter related to Maclear's pension.
Informs JW that JH has received notice from H. J. Temple [Lord Palmerston] that Thomas Maclear is to be put on the next list to receive a pension.
Mostly about arranging a meeting with both JW and G. B. Airy at the Greenwich Visitation.
Criticizes Charles Rümker's catalogue of southern stars.
Need to meet to discuss the question of publishing Charles Rümker's star catalogue [see JH's 1866-4-20].
Gives probability formula used to determine weights of stars 3 & 35 [see JH's 1860-11-2]. Explains calculation procedures previous to 1856 and those used since 1857.
Invites Herschels to visit Wrottesley [Hall, Staffordshire] to witness James Glaisher's 'last high Balloon Ascent' from Wolverhampton on 13 Aug.
Invites Herschels to view James Glaisher's next balloon ascent, sometime after 20 Aug. Glaisher's report to B.A.A.S. on eight ascents is just out. JW identifies rapid ascent as cause of observation errors. Predicts adoption of imported [metric] 'Decimal Scale' from Continent.
Sends documents requested by G. B. Airy. Hopes JH will attend visitation to hear minority view of Warren de La Rue and James Glaisher.
Unable to meet in Greenwich at time JH proposed. JW suggested later hour to G. B. Airy.
Review enclosed document, then send it to Warren de La Rue, James Glaisher, and back to JW, who will forward it to B.A.A.S.