Further about the map printing problem [see FB's 1841-4-6].
Further about the map printing problem [see FB's 1841-4-6].
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.
Indicates travel plans, including a visit to FB, with a side trip for business to Slough. JH comments on some astronomical observations he has received.
Has not had time to work on the constellations paper because of interference due to tithe surveys and land re-assessments, which JH fears may involve a lawsuit.
FB has seen P. M. Roget and Stephen Groombridge, who both give their support to Charles Babbage's election. FB is very concerned about the lack of an R.S.L. Council meeting when most council members would attend.
On 23 Nov. in the evening, at what JH calls an irregular meeting of the R.S.L., J. G. Children was elected Secretary, to serve with JH, who had been secretary for some years. JH urges that the R.S.L. and its members must now rise beyond this shabbiness and move ahead.
Dissatisfied with R.S.L. procedures for establishing magnetic and meteorological observatory. Called meeting of Physical Committee tomorrow and invited G. B. Airy to attend. Busy reducing JH's observations from Cape of Good Hope.
Amended report of Committee [Board of Visitors?] was 'bitter pill' for John Pond. [P.S.:] Meeting went quietly. 'Sir James' [South?] was not there.
Returns reports on Cape Observatory and reform of star nomenclature. FB was not included in committee to report reduction of stars in N. L. Lacaille's Coelum australe stelliferum, but sends FB's own report on it, which JH may send in.
More on confused systems of star magnitudes used by Thomas Henderson.
Thanks FB for informing him of his election to the Astronomical Society.
Acknowledges in JH's father's name FB's notice of the upcoming annular eclipse of 1820. Stresses the importance of observing it.
Regarding the printing and distribution of JH's Address.
Is sending copies of the Address and circular, and two copies of his own pamphlets.
Has sent the Address to the printers for the corrections to be made. Committee meeting on Tuesday next. Hopes JH can come.
Is sending the books. News of the Committee meeting. Relations of the Astronomical Society with Sir Joseph Banks and the R.S.L.
Is making arrangements for the Committee meeting. Will bring some copies of the Eclipse for JH.