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The Master of Trinity has resigned and there are intrigues on foot to bypass William Whewell. Outlines the people interested in the appointment. Not much they can do but JH might pass a word to Hugh Percy (3rd Duke of Northumberland).
William Whewell is Master of Trinity and he will write to Hugh Percy (3rd Duke of Northumberland).
Placed JH's letter before the Committee of Papers but the Committee did not change its views regarding the publication of W. H. F. Talbot's paper. Is pleased JH is promoting his experiments so successfully.
Commenting on ancient star maps, and noting that not all ancient stars can be identified now. Further talks about ancient meanings of heavenly bodies together with much lore including astrology, astronomy, and mythology. [Many parts of this letter illegible.]
Asks if JH has published maps of Southern Hemisphere. Discusses [C. H.] Paravey's work on the history of constellations and ancient conceptions of the Zodiac in China, India, Egypt, and Greece.
Sends [James Clark] Ross's journal and revised B.A.A.S. magnetic report. Discusses proposals for observation in Africa. ES will send various instruments to Africa.
Speculation about land masses and climate in Arctic regions. Extols James Ross's talents. Discusses John Dalton's pension and who should be devoting efforts for approving pensions.
Has not received parcels from Royal Society. Wants JH to send notice of proposal to Astronomische Nachrichten. Remarks on JH's requiem for William Herschel's large telescope. Asks JH to thank King of Denmark directly for the order conferred.
Regarding the circumstances of Mrs. Gregory (widow of O. G. Gregory) and the possibility of support for a state pension for her.
Points out an error JH has made concerning J. E. Bode's law. What is the proper notation for the satellites?
Has visited scientific institutions in the British Isles, and is writing to make arrangements to see JH. Talks about Halley's Comet.
Charles Babbage will bring ZZ's Italian translation of Madame Somerville's On the Connection of the Physical Sciences to JH. Hopes to translate JH's Treatise Astr. into Italian soon. May ZZ list JH among ZZ's formal associates?
[Writing shortly after his marriage (12 Oct. 1841) and acceptance a few days later of the Mastership of Trinity College], WW thanks JH for his expressions of good will. Invites the Herschels to Trinity Lodge.
Wrote some three months ago, but heard nothing so presumes he was away. Did he receive the parcel of books? Has taken a house here and would be pleased to see him. Has just recovered from a serious brain fever. Was elected a member of the Association but has not paid his fees; is he still a member?