Believes GA's measurements [see GA's 1845-10-1] seriously in error, and strenuously defends JH's method.
Believes GA's measurements [see GA's 1845-10-1] seriously in error, and strenuously defends JH's method.
Will consider GA's objections [see GA's 1845-12-27] when JH works further on double star orbits.
Regarding magnetic establishments and observations.
Wants information on dispersion/separation of light in plate or crown glass.
Asking him to read GA's medal-speech.
Is enclosing two transcripts of letters from William Simms relating to the object-glass. a. Hopes to give account next week. b. One glass good, other has failed.
Regarding the acceleration of retention of a shrinking sphere.
Passes on information received from Thomas Maclear regarding stars. Has tried to use William Simm's object-glass.
Giving the plan of the Observatory.
Encloses transcript of letter dealing with object-glasses. Has given notice that he has withdrawn from the Physical Committee of the R.S.L.
Hopes JH will be staying with him. Would like statement from JH regarding the Magnetic Observatory.
Giving notice of a meeting of the Standards Commission.
Asking him to arrange distribution of the R.A.S. catalogues as he is too busy. When is JH going to try William Simm's object planes?
Requesting JH to jog Sir Robert [Peel's?] memory.
Thanking JH for his letter on double star orbits. Observations on angles of position of Gamma Virginis.
Is sending letters by W. R. Dawes and F. W. Bessel, the latter occasioned by a volume of 'Planetary reductions' presented to him by GA.
Mrs. Airy has given birth to a son.
Introducing B. A. Gould, who wishes to study observatories and astronomy in Europe. GA doubts whether he will be able to attend the meeting of the R.A.S.
Passing on information received from a O. M. Mitchel[l] of Cincinnati regarding Antares, and the surface of the sun.
A note enclosing a copy of a letter from the Admiralty, on which JH is requested to comment.