Was interested to read in JH's Familiar Lectures the chapter on sensorial vision; has been subject himself to the phenomenon described by JH. Queries one of the statements and would like verification from JH on this point.
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Was interested to read in JH's Familiar Lectures the chapter on sensorial vision; has been subject himself to the phenomenon described by JH. Queries one of the statements and would like verification from JH on this point.
Is indebted to JH for a number of scientific memoirs, including the General Catalogue of Nebulae and the tract on Physical Geography, both of which he highly esteems. Sends via the Smithsonian his own pamphlet on the Aurora Borealis.
Sends some queries regarding meteor showers.
Sending a further section to be added to the Arc of Meridian. Comments on Nicolas Lacaille's work on the meridian. Has cherished memories of thirty years previous to this time of the year.
Sends proof sheet on the mathematics of representation. Intends to print in full JH's letter to Mrs. Drummond. Has not yet received information regarding the measuring bars as T. A. Larcom is busy.
Sends the last sheet of the Memoir that will be necessary for JH to see. Sheets on the measuring bars are held in abeyance.
Giving details of the meteors that fell recently.
Clarendon Press plans to publish series on logic. Invites JH to write treatise on inductive logic. Expect letters on this from John Phillips and Bartholomew Price.
Grateful that JH is considering [writing treatise on inductive logic]. Each book in series is independent of other authors. Conveyed JH's request to Bartholomew Price.
Supports G. W. Kitchin's request that JH write treatise on inductive logic for benefit of Oxford students.
Requests JH's views on inductive logic for a publication by Cambridge.
Informs JH that his comments against sending a major telescope to India were decisive [see JH's 1866-8-11 & 1866-9-4]; biggest cost impediment was salary of observer.
Discusses current debate over placement of telescope in India. Discusses various possibilities for telescope.
Thanks JH for his sympathy regarding WS's fall. Describes the meteors he saw from his window on December 4.
Expresses good wishes for JH. Talks about aging. Notes JH's interest in poetry. Thanks for 'Of the Estimation of Skill in Targetshooting.' Has given it to [Edouard] Mailley for translation and printing in annual bulletin of Brussels observatory. Asks if JH wishes to be named as author.
Gratitude for JH's gift to R.A.S. of William Herschel's manuscript series on observations of double stars. Encloses two pages of proofs for JH's approval.
Acknowledges receipt by R.A.S. of papers relating to William Herschel's observations of double stars.