Thanks him for his letter of sympathy. Gives news of financial awards made, and forthcoming to Mary Somerville, W. S. Stratford, and Michael Faraday.
Thanks him for his letter of sympathy. Gives news of financial awards made, and forthcoming to Mary Somerville, W. S. Stratford, and Michael Faraday.
Prospects good for crossing Kalahari Desert and visiting Musalacatzie [Moselekatse], 'dreaded tyrant of the interior.' Heard reports of extraordinary animals and great inland lake. Describes planned itinerary and John Barrow's observations.
Asks WE to take charge of a packet of JH's astronomical papers to be given to Francis Baily in England. Wishes WE restored health.
Reports on JH's meteorological observations at the Cape of Good Hope, including observations of barometric fluctuations and of the intensity of the sun's rays.
Sending his observations of the recent comet. JH's journey has aroused great interest in Germany. Taking over the Observatory and expecting a visit from F. W. Bessel. Wilhelm Struve has planned a new observatory for St. Petersburg. Has met astronomer Manuel Johnson from St. Helena. C. F. Gauss has produced a method of observing the magnetic needle.