Has received the regulations of the Astronomical Society of London—a great encouragement to astronomers. Has made observations on the orbit of the comet. Has sent two memoirs to T. M. Brisbane.
Has received the regulations of the Astronomical Society of London—a great encouragement to astronomers. Has made observations on the orbit of the comet. Has sent two memoirs to T. M. Brisbane.
Honored on being elected Foreign Member of the Astronomical Society of London. Finds that the comet he observed in January had already been seen by J. N. Nicollet and J. L. Pons. Saw the remarkable appearance on the dark part of the moon noticed by Henry Kater. Thinks Kater's theory is wrong. Will soon be bringing out a paper on the moon's volcanoes.
Sends John Flamsteed's Atlas and Catalogue. Discusses JH's intention to review all of William Herschel's double stars. Wants details of JH's appointment to committee.
When will JH arrive?
There is an opening for a Lay fellowship. Is JH interested? News of J. W. Whittaker's appointment.
Though he could qualify, he would rather not try for the fellowship as he does not require it so much as some other persons may.
Can he give him the address of Capt. W. E. Parry? Should he send a report to Humphry Davy?
JB was elected associate of Astronomical Society. Asks that Society's annual prize be announced in Jahrbuch. Please insert 'Reclamation' of Francis Baily against Jabbo Oltmanns, relative to the eclipse of [Thales?], into next Ephemeris. Send copies of JB's Ephemeris for T. F. Colby and for Society.
Elected to membership in Astronomical Society. Subjects of annual prize. What is title of [C.] Brioschi's work?
Sorry to hear JH's father and mother are ill and cannot visit Bath. Received account of new Astronomical Society of London. Honored to be listed as member with old friend William Herschel.
Residing outside London. Will return for balloting of [William?] Bridgman at Thursday's R.S.L. meeting.
Responds to JG's consolations [see JG's 1820-11-6] in JH's loss [Miss Gwatkin?]; comments on his commitment to astronomy, together with family news [letter completed 1821-3-12].
Family news, JG's reduced circumstances, and public affairs.