Sending suggestions for a sympiesometer.
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Sending suggestions for a sympiesometer.
Further suggestion for the sympiesometer.
Thanks for his suggestions and gives a possible modification.
Is going to get one of the instruments that JH suggested manufactured. Would he therefore send the dimensions of the instrument.
Further queries about the manufacture of the sympiesometer. Will be moving to Shirehampton in a few days time.
Answers to FB's queries concerning the sympiesometer.
Further points regarding the sympiesometer.
Thanks for his suggestions on the instrument, which E. A. L. Negretti is working on. Gives some more details of the instrument.
Encloses samples of the Ibla. Outlines the method of making it change color. Hopes he will not have to re-write his geological chapter for the Admiralty Manual.
Admiralty have applied to Mr. Morris for the drawing of the stone pillar for the Cape equatorial by Georg Merz. Suggests that the type in use at Pulkowa be used. Weather prevented outing to Bodiam.
Per JH's directions, sent copies [of JH's Cape Results] to [Francesco] De Vico, Chetham's Library [Manchester], and Wilhelm Struve.
RN's brother [G. T. Napier] is travelling in Italy, but RN opened JH's Cape Results when Charles Bunbury explained its contents. Reports recovery of 'Cecilia's eyes.'
Agrees that Kew Observatory should remain open. Will urge B.A.A.S. to continue observations. Admiralty Manual going slowly. WB may use Admiralty's printer for WB's separate article. Did not tell Lord [Auckland, i.e., George Eden] of WB's offer to go to New Zealand.
WH's manuscript on botany for JH's Admiralty Manual has arrived and deserves praise. JH awaits three final manuscripts.
T. G. Taylor of the Madras Observatory has just died. Would like JH's support for William Mann for the position.