Has sent on the draft report on magnetic observations to W. S. Stratford for completion [see JH's 1844-10-13].
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Has sent on the draft report on magnetic observations to W. S. Stratford for completion [see JH's 1844-10-13].
Does not think that RH would be satisfied with the position of Assistant Secretary of the R.S.L., as it is largely clerical, and would not allow much time for chemical or photographical experiments. JH is not aware whether there is a position available at the Royal Institution, but would be willing to speak to Michael Faraday.
Received notes on omission of passage [1844-9-26] in good time. Asks JH to return proof of report. Regaining strength before going back to study Toronto volume.
Edinburgh [Review] named someone else as the person who found the true correction of the rate of pendulums on account of the atmospheric medium. ES actually discovered the correction first. Discusses [James] Ross's intensity ovals.
Sending proof copies of the report on the Toronto meteorological observations. Asks JH to make suggestions for corrections and improvements.
Obliged for JH's comments regarding pendulum apparatus. Discusses the article that wrongly attributes ES's discovery to [F. W.] Bessel and [Francis] Baily.
Thanks for letter regarding equinoxes and solstices. Intends to work on physical phenomena of globe. Resumes meteorological observations. Awaits Cape Results.
Lists supplies sent to JH. Reports on Miss Baily's need for quiet repose but generally good recovery after her brother's death. (She looks forward to JH's visit.) Outlines Francis Baily's biography and lineage.
Gratefully accepts role as President Elect for 1845 B.A.A.S. meeting.
Has been put (with GA and W. S. Stratford) on a B.A.A.S. committee to publish the J. J. L. Lalande and the N. L. Lacaille star catalogues [see GA's 1842-11-7]; sends draft request for a grant.
Requests information from RS on the life of Francis Baily for a biographical sketch JH was asked to draw up for a special meeting of the R.A.S.]
Sent his letter of 2 Oct. to Woburn Place. Has since learned that RS moved to Reading. Requests again information on the life of Francis Baily, especially on Baily's pendulum experiments.
Responds in detail to JH's request [1844-10-12] for RS's assessment of Francis Baily's character and contributions.
Thanks RS for his letter on Francis Baily. Wants a copy of the engraving of Baily's portrait that RS is preparing, and thinks RS ought to make arrangements for its distribution among R.A.S. members.
Supplements earlier letter [1844-10-19] giving JH his views on Francis Baily
Sends copy of Cycle of Celestial Objects. Meets an excellent optician named [Richard?] Gwatkin, who shows him four self-made telescopes.
Seeks GA's help to provide information to complete the obituary notice for Francis Baily [see GA's 1844-9-23].
Compliments WS on his Cycle of Celestial Objects. Inquires who instigated the move for reform of the Nautical Almanac.
Regarding object planes for the telescope.
Giving abridged history of the establishment of the new Board of Visitors to the Royal Observatory. Details concerning the Nautical Almanac. Standards commission.