Asks JL to take on the preparations for the magnetic observations, including the instructing of ships' personnel.
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Asks JL to take on the preparations for the magnetic observations, including the instructing of ships' personnel.
Has just done photographic experiments using bromine paper, and is very pleased with them. JH notes in a postscript that he had just received a letter from W. H. Fox Talbot stating that Fox Talbot had just discovered bromine paper as well.
About observing binary stars. JH has decided not to accept the offer of passage on a war ship to the Cape of Good Hope, as he wishes to be beholden to no one for the results of the expedition.
Thanks for work on lunar theory. Sends news from Feldhausen, noting 'latest Astronomical novelty,' the sudden growth of star Eta Argus.
Has been induced to become a candidate to represent the University of Cambridge in Parliament and encloses his address. Would like JH's support.
Will JH be able to dine with the other visitors at Greenwich on Saturday? JH has been awarded a Royal Medal. Thinks JH is wrong in not desiring a passage to the Cape in a Man of War.
Has he succeeded in obtaining a Daguerrotype for J. C. Ross? Thinks one or two would be desirable. Has got one himself and obtained good results. Two of his family are ill, which brings him to town. Hears that JH has got colors, which is a great step.
J. T. Boileau and L. E. O. Ludlow were appointed by H.E.I.C. to direct Indian observatories. R.S.L. is concerned that it has no choice in selecting directors. Instruments for H.E.I.C. observatories. Should JL request additional staff for all 16 observatories, or only for nine permanent ones?
A circular letter to the electors of the University of Cambridge, asking for their support in the upcoming poll for representative to Parliament [see JH's 1832-11-30].