Sends a copy of RG's History of Physical Astronomy as a token of his admiration for JH's work.
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Sends a copy of RG's History of Physical Astronomy as a token of his admiration for JH's work.
Thanks RG for a copy of the History of Physical Astronomy; comments on the behavior of cometary tails.
Sending a table of variable stars. Appears to have seen the new planet [Psyche] on 29 Jan.
Takes the earliest opportunity of announcing the discovery of a new planet [Melpomene]. Gives readings.
Regrets the trouble JH has been caused, but it was due to the non-arrival of his letter. Cannot claim fellowship of the R.S.L. as he did not attend any of the meetings following his election. Gives a list of his planetary discoveries.
Has found another planet [Fortuna]; gives readings. Finds that the famous eclipse of Thales took place in 585 B.C., not 610 B.C., as stated by Francis Baily and Mr. Altmann.
Angelo Secchi has found the second head of Biela's comet. Gives the elements of J. R. Hind's last planet (Fortuna).
Has discovered a seventh planet [Kalliope]. Gives readings.
Has discovered an eighth planet. Gives readings. Proposes to call it Thalia.
Has had a letter from Miss Mathilde Oersted, who was gratified by JH's speech regarding her father. Her father's sudden death has been a great blow to her. Does not know what will happen to H. C. Oersted's books.
Regrets a week has elapsed before replying to her letter, but is pleased that Miss Mathilde Oersted had so high a regard for his speech concerning her illustrious father.
Regarding the absence of his own name from the candidates list for the R.S.L.; thinks there is a clique working against him.
Thanks him for the testimonial for his son who has recently died, leaving two children unprovided for. Can he assist with a place at Christ's Hospital for one?
Letter will receive immediate attention.
Will the Herschels come to dinner on Thursday the 13th with one of their daughters?
Will he join them at dinner tomorrow; regrets he was prevented from being with them on the 13th due to a cold.
Sending the first fruits of the enterprise of Dr. J. L. Krapf.
Thanks for RJ's 'unwearied vigour and activity of mind.'
Replies to several queries about papers of JH. JH describes the accidental production of some interesting copper salt crystals.
Is well satisfied with the names JH has suggested for the satellites, but wonders whether the continental astronomers will accept them. Is puzzled by the orbits of two satellites.