John Hailstone is about to be married and thus the Woodwardian professorship will become vacant. Would JH be interested? If so, would he let his friends know and then they can rally support.
John Hailstone is about to be married and thus the Woodwardian professorship will become vacant. Would JH be interested? If so, would he let his friends know and then they can rally support.
The Lucasian professorship is vacant. Thinks JH is worthy of this position. Would like to be proposed a member of the Astronomical Society.
The Plumian professorship is vacant. News of who is likely to be appointed. Congratulations on the award of the Copley medal.
Returning the five volumes of the Berlin yearbook with thanks. Regarding the observations of P. F. A. Méchain at Slough in 1787.
Plumian professorship is vacant owing to the death of Robert Woodhouse. How does JH feel about applying for it? The University would welcome him.
Received letter and packet from J. J. von Littrow, with request that TC order clock from Robert Molyneux for Littrow. Encloses Littrow's Vienna observations.