Comments on CW's work on light and on the velocity of electricity. JH's ruminations lead him to the idea of motion pictures.
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Comments on CW's work on light and on the velocity of electricity. JH's ruminations lead him to the idea of motion pictures.
Found Encke's Comet the night before last. Has not had a chance to see Halley's Comet. Will JH come to the Observatory? There are no fleas.
Believes that TM is the first to see the return of Halley's Comet [see TM's 1835-9-1].
Sends information about where to look for Encke's comet.
Has not had any success in finding comets.
JH is chagrined to note that he forgot to observe the equinox, after having impressed on any and all the need to do so.
Congratulates GA on being honored by H. M. Government [GA was offered a knighthood, which he declined], and of being appointed Astronomer Royal, and further tells GA about some of JH's observations, and the instruments in use [letter finished 11 Oct.].