Latest news of his Cavendish experiments. Will get the star maps printed for him. There is to be a meeting of the Council of the R.A.S. to consider the award of medals.
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Latest news of his Cavendish experiments. Will get the star maps printed for him. There is to be a meeting of the Council of the R.A.S. to consider the award of medals.
Is sorry to hear of his illness. The R.A.S. has awarded its medal to F. W. Bessel. Robert Main's paper on parallax is being printed. Is to be a meeting of the Standards Committee in February. Has arranged the printing of the star maps. John Wrottesley is to be the next president of the R.A.S.
Will be pleased to accommodate him. Star map is being printed. Encloses a paper on Sound by Dr. R. J. Kane, for his comments.
Has communicated JH's remarks to John Arrowsmith. Is sorry for the inconvenience caused.
John Arrowsmith has undertaken to make further copies of the star maps on dry paper, free of charge.
Has seen John Arrowsmith, who has sent the maps to JH. There is to be a meeting of the Standards Commission.
JH's paper was read last evening and was well received. Astronomical Council has decided to print it immediately. Would like his opinion on the printing of various parts. Has paid John Arrowsmith's bill.
Is slowly recovering from his accident. Query regarding the reduction of N. L. Lacaille's stars, and the revision of the nomenclature of the stars.
Further regarding the printing of the star catalogues.
Further regarding the printing of N. L. Lacaille's catalogue.
Is now completely recovered from his accident. Has resumed work on his Cavendish experiments, which he will soon present to the public. Hopes his new residence at Hawkhurst suits his health.
Regarding the circumstances of Mrs. Gregory (widow of O. G. Gregory) and the possibility of support for a state pension for her.
Regarding the method of printing the R.A.S.'s Star Catalogue. Which star distances are they to use, North Polar or in declination?
Finds that JH has not changed his mind on star distance terminology. Progress on the preparation of the star catalogue. Regarding T. G. Taylor's Madras Observations.