JH's catalog of nebulae, reduced to 1880 as originally planned, is nearly complete and consumed all of £20 granted by R.S.L. Seeks £16 more to expand catalog and reduce data to 1860, as recommended by G. B. Airy.
JH's catalog of nebulae, reduced to 1880 as originally planned, is nearly complete and consumed all of £20 granted by R.S.L. Seeks £16 more to expand catalog and reduce data to 1860, as recommended by G. B. Airy.
Unable to appoint a Mr. Maclea [Harry Maclear], on whose behalf JH had applied, to Cadetship in the Royal Marines, in justice to many older candidates.
Encloses GS's address in hopes of meeting esteemed JH.
Thanks JH for copy of Cape Observations; says it will be useful to students of Madras College. Remarks on double star observations of his own confirmed in Outlines Astr. Wants to start a double star catalogue.
Seeks state of the nebula catalogue so an accurate estimate of the remaining costs may be made [see GA's 1862-8-1].
Expects R.S.L. to provide additional money, but JH will finish work himself rather than go over the amount granted [see GA's 1862-8-12].
Giving information on his invention of the floating barometer.
Further information on his invention of the floating barometer.
Thanks for the first book of the Iliad. Did not realize that it had come from JH. Comments on the translation of Greek verses.
His family are now by the sea in Wales. Comments on translations.
Returns JH's manuscript on algebra. Wishes parts of it had been published. Wrote a treatise on mechanics, which he submitted to the University when applying for his present position. Regarding J. L. F. Bertrand and their papers on series.
On preparing convenient small tables to be carried with one; comments on concept formation.
Does not use tables for rough and ready work, but backs his tables against the slide rule. Thanks for the dialogue ['On Atoms']. Regarding blind atoms.
Ferry delayed by 19 July hurricane. Studying classical granite veins in Glen Tilt under [J. D.] Forbes's tutelage. Not disturbed by cost overrun of JH's catalogue of nebulae, but sorry that JH is 'so much vexed.' Simply tell R.S.L. committee that JH needs more money; do not worry about scruples.
Proposes continuing work on JH's [Catalogue of] Nebulae, and not worrying about funding. Gives details of money and time spent so far. Work is about half done.
Still searching for journal of WP's observations. Notes on micrometer used in measuring nebulae positions. WP's assistants are not qualified to make new measurements.
Positions of new comet, calculated from 'Florence observations.'
Forwarded JH's request for additional £16 [to publish map of nebulae] to [R.S.L. secretaries] William Sharpey and G. G. Stokes. Expects approval.
Officially approves JH's request for additional £16.
Edward Sabine sent JH's letter to GS with instructions to forward it to William Sharpey. Sees no difficulty in proceeding.