JH writes to the best of his knowledge about William Mann's competence in various areas.
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JH writes to the best of his knowledge about William Mann's competence in various areas.
Notes that actinometer observations prove faulty due to problem with instruments. Asks that WS notify Indian observatories to join others in terminating such observations until JH finds method of getting around problem.
Reduction of observations will begin immediately.
Requests letter ascertaining William Mann's competence, assuring his hiring as astronomer at Madras.
Expresses satisfaction with results of continued magnetic and meteorological observations in various locations.
Regrets that he cannot offer JH the information he needs regarding the stature of service-men, but suggests places for further searching. Shares observations about relationships between dew point and barometer.
Assures JH that [Cape Results] will receive warm welcome in libraries of India. Suggests other recipients there. Send copies with dispatches from India House.