Magnetic phenomena move in opposite directions in the northern and southern hemispheres. This contradicts a report made by JH. Asks permission to omit JH's statements concerning this issue.
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Magnetic phenomena move in opposite directions in the northern and southern hemispheres. This contradicts a report made by JH. Asks permission to omit JH's statements concerning this issue.
Thanks JH for papers on light and photography. Enjoyed her visit to Collingwood. Feels privileged to be godmother to JH's daughter.
Attempts to determine light curve of Eta Argus; describes methods for determining magnitude. C. P. Smyth uses R.A.S. theodolite telescope. TM will triangulate Bushman Flat. Parallax work at Cape Observatory continues. Reports progress of new government Secretary, [John] Montague.
Hopes JH will write a memoir of Francis Baily.
Has just examined the area between Dublin, Paris, and Heligoland for waves. Self registering barometers would be useful.
His answer to the queries has not reached him; sends duplicate. Will receive Trans. of the Silesian Soc. Forthcoming map of stars and revision by JH. Does he require the observations of the meteorological terms be fixed?
Doubtless JH has heard of the death of the writer's cousin Francis Baily. There is a legacy of £1,000 due from Baily's estate.
Will send the information to Mary Somerville. Death of Francis Baily is most grievous. Hopes JH will write an obituary. Society has to elect a new president. Regarding his own algebraic papers.
Has been unable to reply to JH's note as he was ill. There will be a special General meeting of the society in November to hear the memoir of Francis Baily. Will send all the information as soon as possible. Has invented a new algebraic symbol.
Magnitude changes in Eta Argus. Compares methods for measuring brightness. Difficulties completing 'sector observations.' C. P. Smyth's problems with theodolite at Cape Agulhas. Mrs. [Mary] Maclear recovering after serious illness. New roads and bridges in colony.
Begs JH to read enclosed [Essay on the Standard and Measure of Value, 2nd ed. 1832] by John Taylor and reconsider assisting the working classes.
Has sent a pamphlet on Education to the R.S.L. to be transmitted to JH. Explains the mechanism of his new anemometer. Is most interested in the causes of falling stars and their relation to meteorites. Has he seen [Robert?] Hunt's book on Light? Does he know where a description of William Parsons' (3rd Earl of Rosse) large telescope is to be found?