A note expressing JH's thanks for allowing JH to read a letter from Thomas Maclear to FB; JH again expresses his concern for the welfare of Maclear.
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A note expressing JH's thanks for allowing JH to read a letter from Thomas Maclear to FB; JH again expresses his concern for the welfare of Maclear.
JH's article on 'Meteorology' [for the Admiralty Manual] is finished; JH will make some comments on aneroid barometers in the preface.
Identifies the positive features of the aneroid barometer as in use by the Navy.
RS, Vice President of R.A.S., writes to JH, President, about a series of Council and membership matters.
JH replies to RS's 1849-1-15.
Says he will guardedly write in his Outlines Astr. what he has to say about Neptune and the controversy surrounding its discovery. States that he eschews formulae.
Shall send a catalogue of double stars observed by [W. S.] Jacob. Gives some information about several measurements to establish standards.
About an astronomer for the Madras observatory. Suggests ways to reduce glare and so improve measurements [see RS's 1849-3-4].
Suggests some means of improving a paper submitted by JH; more on standard measures of length [see RS's 1849-3-4], and other R.A.S. business.
Appreciates additional time made available by RS to allow JH to finish paper properly.
Note to present JH with a copy of AS's latest work.
Must consider and enquire before replying to JH's letter of yesterday. Sends volumes of the 'tables of revenue' for 1846 and 1847 to JH, plus a supplement relating to foreign countries. If this is not enough, let GP know.
Returns the proofs of [W. J.] Hamilton's paper, and hopes to send his contribution to the Admiralty Manual soon.
Thanks JH for subscription to the Astronomical Club. Discusses JH's objection to use of symbols in works on navigation. Notes that symbols are becoming more common. Requests advice.
Appreciates JH's praise of his meteorological work. Describes curious waterspouts in the sea and their boiling appearance.
Has heard nothing beyond what GA has said [see GA's 1849-9-25], but agrees with GA's assessment of the situation.
Discusses B.A.A.S. resolution regarding the Cape observatory. Wants accurate drawings of nebulae to attempt to ascertain change. Wants JH to petition government to get reflector at Cape.
Will not urge government to construct a great reflector at the Cape; believes it should be done through private funding; does look forward to the time when his work on southern skies will be reexamined. [See TR's 1849-10-21.]
Did not wish JH to join application to government [see TR's 1849-10-21 & JH's 1849-10-27]. Committee hoped JH would help carry plan out if funding were secured. Doubts private funding will be given.
Grateful for JH's help in making a successful claim upon Her Majesty's Government.