Invites FB and his sister for a visit to Collingwood, where FB and JH can most easily complete the work of charting the southern stars.
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Invites FB and his sister for a visit to Collingwood, where FB and JH can most easily complete the work of charting the southern stars.
Describes his view of the Great Comet of 1843.
Was unable to visit FB; JH is suggesting some options for FB dealing with the star map, and whether it needs to go to the B.A.A.S. for approval.
Sends along Frederik Kaiser's observations of Halley's Comet; [Robert] Everest is upset with JH because JH had signed a letter of support for a grant for T. B. Jervis.
Thanks for his paper on the Earth. Wishes his own Cape work was finished and of the same standard as FB's work. Regarding support for Dr. W. B. O'Shaughnessy when his election to the R.S.L. is being considered.
Will start work on the Southern Constellations without delay. Thanks for his remarks on W. B. O'Shaughnessy.
Further regarding the constellations.
Has received observations of the comet from C. P. Smyth, which he may like to communicate to the R.A.S. Comments on the deplorable state of the Cape Town [?] Observatory.
Regarding FB's paper on the revision of the boundaries of the constellations.
Will be at the Visitation and intends to spend a few days in town. Has got the catalogue of objects for the star maps.
Has received the maps. Gives F. W. Bessel's views on the re-arrangement of the constellations which has been proposed. Comments on FB's memorandum.
Regarding the forthcoming publication of the star catalogues and matters arising. Has written a report on meteorological observations. Sends paper by J. H. Kay on the comet.
Regarding the cost of printing the catalogues, and matters pertaining to them. Can FB give him any general table of processions. Has started work on the letter press of his own book.
Has to come to town for a Trustee meeting of the British Museum and wonders whether it would be convenient for him to visit Tavistock Place to consult him on various matters.
Further regarding the revision of the constellations.
Invitation to come to Collingwood to discuss star arrangements.
Has sent note to the Times about the comet.