The deal has been made [see HP's 1833-9-1] and HP is most grateful for JH's work.
The deal has been made [see HP's 1833-9-1] and HP is most grateful for JH's work.
Notice of Susan White's death.
Unable to send Gamma Virginis observations because papers are packed. Declines offer of WS's transit circle for use at Cape.
Excuses himself from a dining engagement; JH is too busy preparing for a voyage.
Informs JH that WS has sent fifth catalogue of double stars by [H. C.] Schumacher. Provides African address. Departure by 20 October on 'Mt. Stewart Elphinston—a superb India ship.' Notifies of [Thomas] Maclear's succeeding [Thomas] Henderson at Cape observatory.
On learning that JH's trip to the Cape will be delayed somewhat, invites JH to dine with R.S.L. Club in October.
Asks for reply to specific questions regarding telescope quality and price [see JH's 1833-8-29].
Informs JH that JH will be solicited on behalf of a 'great national undertaking.' JG will call on JH in this regard.
Very impressed after meeting W. R. Dawes and discussing double stars with him. Asks JH to send Gamma Virginis observations from Cape.
Describes sighting while at Slough a remarkably bright occurrence of the aurora borealis.
More about arrangements with R. A. Cauchoix and the telescope for Cambridge Observatory; JH also comments on the state of his nebula work.
Is at present in town. Sorry he was out when JH called. What shall he do with JH's barometer? Thanks for the telescopic tests.
Offering assistance for JH's forthcoming voyage to the Cape.
Has found a cheap passage for Thomas Maclear. Has JH anything that Maclear can do for him?
Will be pleased to distribute his papers. Has he made any arrangements for forwarding of his letters? If not, can he do this for him?
Would like to know where he can obtain JH's observations on double stars. His own recent observations of planets.
Reports on hysterical fit by one of the young servants, and comments on the appropriateness of recommending employment elsewhere for another servant (a request for a recommendation is enclosed). JH alludes to some matter troubling his relationship with MH; Thomas Maclear is about to leave for the Cape.
Painful reflections on the problem troubling the relationship between JH and MH [see JH's 1833-9-25], namely, money, and how it is spent; JH offers some advice with much love.
Packing and domestic arrangements related to Cape voyage preparations.
Mostly about what to pack where; JH concludes with a loving apology for what he said and wrote [see JH's 1833-9-26]; question about re-arranged sitting for JH with H. W. Pickersgill.