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Regarding the work of Yvon Villarceau on double stars. Would like a reference from Sir William Herschel's paper.
Encloses some sketches to show some remarkable changes in solar spots. Would he place the observations before the R.A.S. when finished with them.
Sends details of the progress of erecting the equatorial. William Mann is engaged on the Simon's Bay tide observations. The Madras Observatory post was offered to Mann but he declined it for health reasons. Comments on the affairs of [George Smalley], who is in financial difficulties. Not much news from the Cape. Comments on some of the educational news.
Sends the proof of the lithograph from the Daguerreotype for JH's comments and additions.
Examined the nebula of Andromeda the night before last with his three-foot instrument. Comments on his observations and the sketch made by [W. C.?] Bond. Would require several good nights to make a sketch of value.
Wishes to embody in his reports on atmospheric waves details of JH's work in this field. Would like his comments on his suggested wording. Can E. W. Brayley borrow Karl Kreil's book? Nothing from Madras yet.
Has received his letter of the 20th and is anxious to know if E. W. Brayley can borrow Karl Kreil's book.
Will be pleased to supply the casts [of the bust of Francis Baily; see M. Grantham's [1849]-1-15]; charge is five guineas each.
Arrangements about how the R.A.S. meeting will proceed.
Would he trouble himself about the address only; all the rest will be arranged for him.
Returns H. P. Brougham's (Baron Brougham and Vaux) paper. Does not recall any similar theories, but does not think his own theories are shaken by those of Brougham. Finds that AD has already done extensive work on the calendar.
Asks WW, as one of the trustees of JH's marriage settlement, to sign some legal documents.