The Council of the R.A.S. would like JH's opinion on the accompanying paper and drawing by Francis Abbott, and whether it should appear in the R.A.S.M.N.
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The Council of the R.A.S. would like JH's opinion on the accompanying paper and drawing by Francis Abbott, and whether it should appear in the R.A.S.M.N.
Giving his opinion on a paper and drawing of [Francis] Abbott.
Further report on a paper and drawing of [Francis] Abbot [very similar to WH's 1870-5-18].
Requests that WH sign the certificate for the election of JH's son John as a Fellow of the R.S.L.
Apologizes for forgetting that since WH is on the Council of the R.S.L. he is precluded from signing [see JH's 1870-8-18].
Has had a letter from Cleveland Abbe inquiring when JH's Catalogue of Double Stars can be expected. Howard and Thomas Grubb have just erected his telescope but the eye end is not finished. Instrument will be very 'handy.'
JH is preparing a digest of all double star observations; also comments on sunspot activity.
Has sent JH's letter to Cleveland Abbe with a request to send JH the information. Has not seen the sun through his new telescope yet.