Describes efforts to secure position at Oxford's Radcliffe Observatory, noting JH's testimonial. Suggests AH observe four circumpolar variables and makes other recommendations concerning AH's observation program.
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Describes efforts to secure position at Oxford's Radcliffe Observatory, noting JH's testimonial. Suggests AH observe four circumpolar variables and makes other recommendations concerning AH's observation program.
Describes efforts to obtain position at Oxford's Radcliffe Observatory. Advocates that AH and all variable star observers follow a uniform plan. Laments confusion over indefiniteness of term 'magnitude' and his lack of proper equipment and adequate recognition. Invites AH to visit.
A letter of great sadness: someone is at death's door; not much hope is held out. [This letter may refer to the imminent death of daughter Margaret Louisa, because of its reference to poor Reginald, which was the name of MLH's husband].
Mostly taken up with JH advising AH about changing his course of studies at Cambridge, together with some family news from home.