JH's solution is perfectly satisfactory.
JH's solution is perfectly satisfactory.
Sends observations of circumpolar nebulae originally published in the Astronomische Nachrichten. Hopes calculating their motion will eventually be possible. Wants JH's opinion on GR's work.
Thanks for remarks on early portions of JH's Iliad translation. Hopes MA can go over 2800 particularly 'shaky' lines.
Describes the problem of 'probability of three points on a plane forming an acute triangle.' Notes Augustus De Morgan has the same solution to the problem.
Thanks JH for corrections to the mirrors of his telescope. Says the telescope finally gives 'a satisfactory view of Saturn.' Discusses the lenses for BV's binocular telescope. Thinks photography could benefit from binocular vision.
Rome College honors JH as one of the most important figures in science. AS praises the contributions of the Herschel family to science. Will send observations of Rome Observatory for 1865.
Discusses opinions of Charles Darwin's theories. Doubtful that the day has shortened due to tidal forces since the earth's beginning. Alexander Herschel helps in the revision of William Herschel's double star catalogue. Alex is preparing to lecture at Glasgow University.
Asking JH to send a few encouraging lines to George Rümker, director of the Hamburg Observatory, on his memoir 'Circumpolar nebeln.'
Regarding the structure and surface of the moon as revealed by stereoscopic photography.
Is not convinced by his arguments that the moon's surface consists of snow and glaciers. Quotes examples relating to his experiences at the Cape.
Further regarding his own theories on the surface of the moon as revealed by photography.
Sending some of her photographs. Has won medals for her efforts but would like JH's opinion so it can be quoted. Has been very busy with photographic work. Her son has gone to Ceylon and she now has no children in the house.
Sending a certificate proposing Professor William Selwyn; would JH add qualifications, sign it and send it on to G. B. Airy.
Has received his letter and the sheets of the translations. Comments on this and outlines further plans for translating.
Has sent his translation of Homer's Iliad to the publisher and is having a collection of the best portions sent to EC.
Has been reading JH's letter of 1862 concerning aerial flight and would welcome any hints or suggestions from JH on this subject.
Thanks for letter. Regarding the use of oxygen when ballooning. Comments on other aspects of high altitude flight.
Dr. [T. L.] Phipson has proposed a solution to a cipher JH published in Photographic News, but JH did not receive the issue in which it appeared. Please send that issue to JH.
Expresses concern that the present rate of use of natural resources and the increase in population may create serious problems in the future.
Reveals the solution to a cipher given in JH's 1865-12-28 letter to PN.