Returning the sheets of JH's Cape Results together with a list of errors he has noted. Regarding further reading of star Antares. Thanks for the glass wedges. Hopes weather will improve for JH's journey.
Returning the sheets of JH's Cape Results together with a list of errors he has noted. Regarding further reading of star Antares. Thanks for the glass wedges. Hopes weather will improve for JH's journey.
Drawings of comets and sun spots are finished and ready for JH's inspection. Name and address of Mr. Ford, lithographer.
Returns WB's proofs. Compliments WB's successes in meteorology. Barometric waves may be caused by something 'complementary' in opposite seasons or hemispheres.
If given precise instructions, will attempt to obtain the prismatic spectra from Toronto and St. Helena that [Robert] Hunt requested [see Hunt's 1847-3-3].
Attached letter from Edward Sabine [see Sabine's 1847-4-7] will allow RH to communicate directly with Sabine.
Meeting for the formation of a new club took place last Monday. Gives list of persons who attended. To be called the Philosophical Club. Outlines its rules and regulations.
Asks JG to allow JH to join the Philosophical Club [see JG's 1847-4-17] on a trial basis for a year or two.
Will forward JH's note. Is pleased he will be joining the new club. Wishes him happiness in his retirement.