Smith, Elder & Co. received JH's revised proofs. Encloses page of 'Reduced Observations' for JH's approval. Details of printing process.
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Smith, Elder & Co. received JH's revised proofs. Encloses page of 'Reduced Observations' for JH's approval. Details of printing process.
As instructed, sent 14 copies of JH's book to James Hayday, bookbinder. Confirms style of binding, lettering, and folding of plates requested by JH. One hundred copies will be finished by end of week.
Bookbinder is inserting epigraphs into selected copies [of JH's Cape Results] for distribution Monday to addresses in London. Took liberty to include four copies for members of Royal Society in Edinburgh. Waiting for JH's instructions for dispatch to Cape of Good Hope.
Received 112 epigraphs inscribed by JH for insertion into presentation copies [of JH's Cape Results], to be distributed as directed.
Fifteen copies [of JH's Cape Results] sent as JH directed. Remainder of 112 copies due today from binder. Awaiting JH's instructions for distribution.
Copies [of JH's Cape Results] have been distributed as JH instructed. U.S. government does not permit envoy to carry private parcels on official travel. Ambassador George Bancroft is out of town. Suggests writing to each American recipient and ask directions for delivery.
Delivery of copies [of JH's Cape Results] to Munich as directed by JH will result in charge. Does JH want to apply to Bavarian minister to transmit these free?
Smith, Elder & Co. wrote to all American intended recipients [of JH's Cape Results; see SE's 1847-9-23]. Still trying to get cooperation from American envoy. Asks JH's permission to publish now.
American ambassador George Bancroft gave permission for envoy to transmit official copies [of JH's Cape Results; see SE's 1847-9-23 and 9-28]. Smith, Elder & Co. retrieved all letters written to American recipients before these were sent from American consulate. Gratified to receive JH's permission to publish [JH's Cape Results]. Already have several orders. Encloses Bancroft's letter.
Just learned that American ambassador George Bancroft is disappointed at not receiving presentation copy [of JH's Cape Results].
Unable to explain how [Robert] Phelps received copy [of JH's Cape Results]. His name not on any list, and printer Peter Stewart did not send him one. Stewart requests copies be sent to John Ruskin and James Thomson. Will carry out JH's instructions for copy to Wilhelm Struve.
Regrets letting one copy [of JH's Cape Results] go out containing 'cancelled sheet.' Gives printer's explanation for error. Assures JH that no other copies were affected.
Per JH's directions, sent copies [of JH's Cape Results] to [Francesco] De Vico, Chetham's Library [Manchester], and Wilhelm Struve.
J. P. Nichol of Glasgow purchased copy [of JH's Cape Results] before JH's presentation copy reached Nichol. WW found eleven more epigraphs.
Drawings of comets and sun spots are finished and ready for JH's inspection. Name and address of Mr. Ford, lithographer.