Sends a list of James Dunlop's nebulae.
Sends a list of James Dunlop's nebulae.
Making arrangements to stay with GA when JH comes for a meeting.
Apologizes for blunder in account. Encloses £1.
Sends papers and new book on 'Chemical influence of Light' by JD. Received JH's papers. Apologizes for failing to give JH discovery credit. Notes on light interference.
Sorry that WW cannot go to London to meet [with the magnetic committee]. Regrets missing JH at York B.A.A.S. meeting.
Outlines the recent activities connected with the magnetic survey of the Cape and comments on the progress. Gives details of difficulties under which Thomas Maclear works at the Cape Observatory.
Has received the Memoir of Francis Baily and JH's note. Will instruct the printer to follow JH's wishes. Query regarding the printing of the catalogue of Baily's works.
Sending manuscript and slips received today.
Informing him of the death of Thomas Henderson at Edinburgh. Robert Main is anxious to obtain the post. Outlines facts concerning Main and the great benefit it would be if he were appointed.
Would like his opinion on which paper on electricity relating to the growth of vegetables, he is to give the £30 reward, as it has to be decided by 3 Dec.