Comparisons of the functioning of JH's barometer and that of TM.
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Comparisons of the functioning of JH's barometer and that of TM.
Discusses JH's recent observations of Gamma Virginis.
Matters relating to providing observatory instruments to an expedition into Central Africa.
Informs TM that JH's 20-ft. telescope is fully in operation; invites TM to come and observe with it.
JH will break his rule about never going out when it is possible to sweep the sky, and dine with TM; will offer some help over mural circle problems.
Comments on social matters, and on what JH has been observing.
Oppressive heat prevents JH from visiting. Sending a list of furniture from Major John Ross's house, which JH definitely will purchase.
Saw a 'small round perfectly defined body' last night that looks like a planet.
Found a 'very fine' planetary nebula. Unable to learn anything conclusive from TM's microscope readings. JH's observation tower is erected and is currently being plastered.
Happy that TM is handling his facial paralysis so well; JH believes that it is due primarily to anxiety and overwork.
Gives location of a planetary nebula.
Predicting poor weather, JH advises TM not to go to the Grove tomorrow.
Invites TM to a meeting of the Meteorological Committee, which James Adamson, Abraham Cloete, and James Bance hope to attend.
Wants to learn more about JH's book-keeping system.
Thanks JH for reading Andrew Smith's letter.
Heat has driven Mrs. Maclear to leave a card with Lady D'Urban. Sends the state of the barometer and thermometer for the last three days. Stars were in capital form for the telescope last night. Has retained the list of furniture of Major Ross.
Points out errors in his own chronometer. Gives thermometer and barometer readings. The work of the bricklayers is very slow. Is obliged for the drawing of the nebula.
The chronometer can remain at the Grove for the time being; it seems to preserve a more uniform rate than the transit clock.
Invites Herschels and Dr. Duncan Stewart to dine with TM. Would like to compare their barometers. Would like also to show JH his own investigation on the mural circle. Has procured a chameleon.
Congratulations on his success. With JH's information he soon detected the fellow in the mural circle. Gives readings. As the sky is clear he will have another night at the mural circle.