The Equatorial has arrived safely at the Cape. William Mann has declined the position at Madras and G. R. Smalley offered his services. What does JH think? Encloses letter from Thomas Maclear and one for Lady Herschel.
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The Equatorial has arrived safely at the Cape. William Mann has declined the position at Madras and G. R. Smalley offered his services. What does JH think? Encloses letter from Thomas Maclear and one for Lady Herschel.
The Dome has been returned to the Cape and is now in process of erection as the enclosed will show.
Encloses letters from Thomas Maclear and returns one of JH's.
Encloses more letters from Thomas Maclear. Admiration for Maclear's energy. Cape Town is in a state of semi-rebellion.
Has at last received his letter and withdrawn the index.
Sending an extract from a letter dealing with magnetic and electrical instruments recently sent to Egypt for purposes of exploration.
Has just heard from Edward Sabine that there is still a vacancy at the Madras Observatory. Would like JH's support if he applies to the East India Company.
Thanks for the letter and his interest in the matter. Has written to W. H. Sykes relative to his astronomical qualifications.
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.
Has received the proof sheets of his contributions to the Admiralty Manual and would like to make a few alterations. Has heard no news of the Madras appointment.
Has received the copies of the Admiralty Manual. Discussions of the electrical observations at Kew are almost finished and will be able to forward the manuscript if desired.
Has received from Edward Sabine the manuscript of his own report on the electrical observations. Is pleased that his labors have been useful.
Has altered the words in accordance with JH's suggestions. Encloses extract dealing with clouds.
Charles Wheatstone has offered to apply for an R.S. grant for him to continue his atmospheric wave investigations. His Hurricane Guide will soon be issued by Murray.
Thanks for his letter, and will arrange with John Williams concerning L. A. J. Quetelet's books. Regarding recent barometrical readings.
Responds to a JH question about the accuracy of the calculations for the figure of the earth in GA's article in the Encyclopaedia Metropolitana.
Presenting A. T. D'Abbadie, who has made a voyage to Brazil. Remarks on JH's calorimeter.
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.
Cast of the late Francis Baily is ready, also the one of JH. These will be forwarded as arranged.