Excerpts from a letter to the R.S.L. that accompanied copies of GP's work on lunar theory.
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Excerpts from a letter to the R.S.L. that accompanied copies of GP's work on lunar theory.
In his travels, GP met James Stewart (Margaret Herschel's brother); gives GP's assessment of James Stewart. Comments on JH's intended voyage to the Cape, and wishes him well.
Comments on communications with the Cape. James Stewart (Margaret Herschel's brother) is well liked by the family. GP is sending on his meteorological observations, noting that he has reduced his emphasis on astronomy. Is working on a long memoir on integral calculus. [Many parts of the letter are illegible.]
Has made meteorological observations as desired by JH, and has sent and received various sets of such observations. Would like to come to England to visit JH, but first wants to find a husband for his only daughter. GP's assistant at the observatory died and he is looking for a replacement. [Many parts of the letter are illegible.]
Reports on sending and receiving barometric and magnetic observations. GP's 20 year old daughter is still not married [see GP's 1838-1-6], but GP believes her chances are improving.
Very pleased to hear that GP received the gold medal of the R.A.S. Sends instructions for receiving. Packet from JH with a portrait of JH has not arrived; could JH send another?
Gives new instructions about receiving medal; asks about the timing of the award.
Asks for some of JH's memoirs to complete GP's collection. Has observed the comet recently discovered. Comments on one of GP's recent memoirs, and asks if JH has a copy.
Apologizes for not sending JH copies of GP's recent writings. Is now beginning a memoir on action-at-a-distance [?], and wonders if the R.A.S. or R.S.L. would be interested.