Reports on a setter puppy born of apparently pure pointer parents. Any cross must have been far back.
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Reports on a setter puppy born of apparently pure pointer parents. Any cross must have been far back.
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In a postscript, Basil Hall says that he plans to bring his camera when the Hall's come to visit so that he may photograph what remains of the great 40-foot reflector.
Has been experimenting with photographic papers. Outlines some of his experiments. Has prepared some papers for sale.
Is grateful for his letter. Sends some of his photographic sheets. Now uses a different chemical to prepare his papers. Will be pleased to send JH his results and to receive a copy of the memoir in due course.
In response to KK's 1839-10-22, JH sends information on [A. F.] Osler's anemometer, and on magnetic measurements to be carried out.
Is working towards having the government hire the school masters [see GN's 1839-9-30] that GN asked JH to find. JH has also spoken to Lord John Russell about Andries Stockenstrom's plight. [Letter finally completed on 1840-2-11.]
Requesting JH to write the next Anniversary address for the meeting of the B.A.A.S. as there is no local person capable of producing one.
Comments on many different processes in photography. Still has not tried the Daguerreotype, although WT has had the equipment for a considerable time.
[John] Boileau brought drafts of reporting forms from [Humphrey] Lloyd. Wants JH to examine these books. Will obtain supplies for observatories.
Approves of the R.S.L. letter written to the Rajah of Travancore. Notes that the Court of Directors has approved the change in observatory locations from Bombay to Singapore and from Doon[?] to Simla. The site of the Canada observatory in Toronto has been chosen. Discusses a committee meeting time and expenses. Mentions Mr. Clark's work in atmospheric electricity.
Announces that the R.S.L. Council has passed the resolution to reorganize previous committees into one entitled 'Physics and Meteorology.'
To remedy the negligent omission of Humphrey Lloyd's name and the work of the observatories in a recent R.S.L.'s presidential speech, special communications will be sent to all foreign scientific institutions. Requests a special meeting of either the Council or the Committee be called to discuss the many foreign communications.
Regrets deeply the little notice given to the observatories and to Humphrey Lloyd in the R.S.L. President's recent speech. Urges ES to comfort Lloyd. States R.S.L. 'is no longer the sole arena in which a scientific name can be acquired.'
Declines to take steps to call a special committee or council meeting of the R.S.L. regarding foreign communications of the observatories, noting his own wish to stay out of R.S.L. affairs.
Writes of recent data. Addition of the Prague and Milan magnetic observatories will bring the total to 18 sites. In presenting to the Council a map ready for publication, has found out that the other committees have not been informed about the need to revise their own reports. Appreciates JH's letter of regret about the lack of appreciation in the recent R.S.L.'s President's speech.
Concurs with JH in his desire to stay out of R.S.L. affairs but feels it is important to promote terrestrial magnetism in the R.S.L., especially because many foreign countries with observatories like to deal officially with the R.S.L. instead of private individuals. Asks if JH wishes to continue receiving information about magnetism after JH moves to Collingwood.
Ready to propose Hammerfest to the Council as a new observatory site. Says the Christiania station is lost due to oversized equipment.
Is comparing 'points and measures' of new stations with [François] Arago. Also busy with daguerreotypes. Thanks for encouragements. Has necessary instruments for meteorological and magnetical observations. Mentions work done and astronomers met on Italy trip. Discusses Prince Albert.