Will put the matter of UL's medal into the hands of Edward Sabine, the Foreign Secretary, who will hand it to the Ambassador for delivery to France.
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Will put the matter of UL's medal into the hands of Edward Sabine, the Foreign Secretary, who will hand it to the Ambassador for delivery to France.
Has just been able to consult Sir William Herschel's papers. Regarding Yvon Villarceau's method of measuring the orbits. May be like his own, which he briefly outlines.
Found his letter on return from London. Would be pleased for UL to submit part of his letter of 19 Mar. to the Institute. Further comments on part of this letter.
Comments on UL's paper on meteors. Outlines the nebular theory of the solar system.
JH responds to UL's concern about the Isaac Newton-Blaise Pascal forgeries [see UL's 1869-10-4].
François Arago has communicated JH's letter informing him that UL has been awarded the Copley Medal.
Is pleased with the arrangements for the forwarding of his medal. Is sending for the R.S.L. five examples of his researches.
Regarding his Copley medal, has written a letter of thanks to the Society. Does not doubt that the new planet will be discovered.
Thanks for his visit to Collingwood. Regarding JH's great work. Would like to exhibit them to the King of France.
Can expect a visit from Jacques Babinet. Regarding the planet Neptune and its discovery.
Regarding the work of Yvon Villarceau on double stars. Would like a reference from Sir William Herschel's paper.
Would like to ask a few more questions regarding JH's method outlined in his last letter. Can UL submit it to the Institute?
Read part of JH's letter to the Institute and Yvon Villarceau also presented his own method. Will see the letter printed in the Comptes rendus.
Thanks for his kind invitation. Returns to Paris on Thursday or Friday. Best wishes to Lady Herschel.
Has received the R.A.S.M.N. containing the article on the movements of the asteroids. Has addressed a letter on the subject to the Moniteur universel and would be glad of JH's comments.
Sends an extract from JH's letter, which has been printed in the Moniteur.
Has lost Alexander Herschel's Paris address. Otto Struve will be visiting the Observatory on 10 Aug.
Regarding Michel Chasles and the Isaac Newton-Blaise Pascal forgeries.