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Nine conditions under which JH will accept and test instruments constructed for Cape [of Good Hope] observatory, including the assistance of Mr. Davies in evaluating these.
Will try to organize an international magnetic conference at the B.A.A.S. meeting in 1845, if GA agrees.
Cannot explain why GA's letter did not reach JH.
Changing a date of meeting for the magnetic committee of the B.A.A.S., and inviting GA to be there.
Thanks GA for offer of accommodation [see GA's 1844-11-2], but JH says he must stay with Miss [Elizabeth] Baily at Tavistock Place.
Magnetic questions have been sent to foreign observers but not the British. Why?
A copy of the question circular, signed by JH, sent to GA [see GA's 1844-12-17].
Has not heard from Thomas Maclear [see GA's 1844-3-12]; has the Cape equatorial object glass been dealt with?
Does not believe that a magnetic congress held at this time would be productive or representative; a better job could be done by letter.
Expands on GA's proposed letter writing scheme in place of holding a magnetic congress [see GA's 1844-7-30].
A note accompanying a draft of the report on magnetic observations to date at British stations, and a circular to be sent out.
Has sent on the draft report on magnetic observations to W. S. Stratford for completion [see JH's 1844-10-13].
Accepts JH's invitation to attend the meeting [see JH's 1844-11-1], and offers JH accommodation for the night.
Has been put (with GA and W. S. Stratford) on a B.A.A.S. committee to publish the J. J. L. Lalande and the N. L. Lacaille star catalogues [see GA's 1842-11-7]; sends draft request for a grant.
Urges GA to print any of John Pond's and Nevil Maskelyne's observations that seem free from serious error [see GA's 1844-8-28].
Comments on the large number of stars identified in one square degree of sky.
Seeks GA's help to provide information to complete the obituary notice for Francis Baily [see GA's 1844-9-23].
Regarding electrometers and their efficiency.
Further regarding glass for telescope. Postscript relating experiments with electricity.