Has communicated with [John] Phillips, and indicates that the committee will take responsibility for its actions [in distributing star catalogues?].
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Has communicated with [John] Phillips, and indicates that the committee will take responsibility for its actions [in distributing star catalogues?].
Returns to JH, and comments on, the distribution lists [for the B.A.A.S. star catalogue].
Requests advance payment by B.A.A.S. to Mr. Harris, assistant secretary to Nautical Almanac.
Unable to publish catalogs in time for meeting.
Requests JH's opinion on whether to attempt to obtain a grave in Westminster Abbey for the deceased president of the Astronomical Society [Francis Baily].
Reports gentle death of Francis Baily.
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.
Communicates with others JH's choice of name for new planet [Iris]. Sends position of Hawkhurst Church tower obtained from map department. Describes rainy-day eclipse and reactions to it.
To the surprise of all, the dying Francis Baily still lives.
Although the dying Francis Baily sleeps all day and has not eaten, he remains calmly alive.
The dying Francis Baily remains alive, 'sustained by the amazing quantity of food he takes.'
The dying Francis Baily, although unable to sit up, has calmly survived another day.
Attests that the dying Francis Baily remains alive and free from pain.
Reports on the dying Francis Baily's increasing weakness, calm acceptance of death, gratitude for friends, and freedom from pain.
Apologizes for not having informed JH of Francis Baily's further declining health. Praises Miss Baily's character and devotion to her brother.
Updates JH on declining health of Francis Baily, reporting Baily realizes he has few days to live but remains calm.
Expresses the ill Francis Baily's appreciation for JH's letter. Writes of suffering of Baily and distress of Miss Baily [his sister].
Appreciates JH's candid reply. Explains his reasons for requesting a recommendation, but understands that JH might not give it.
Discusses confusion with regard to possible separation of Nautical Almanac from Astronomer Royal and ensuing confusion regarding who will succeed John Pond as superintendent of Nautical Almanac. Asks JH to send letter recommending WS to the Duke.
Asks JH to join Sir James South in recommending that WS succeed John Pond as superintendent of the Nautical Almanac. [Marked 'Confidential'.]