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Is having an astronomical clock constructed and would like his advice on the calculation of some of the movements. Gives a brief description of the clock.
Thanks for his letter but it does not allude to the calculation he sent. Has seen astronomical clocks previously.
Well-wishers of the Ipswich Museum hope to raise a fund for a lithograph portrait of G. Ransome; wonders if JH is interested in becoming a subscriber. Richard Owen is to deliver a lecture at the anniversary meeting next month.
Mrs. Jones has lately lost a sister-in-law, which accounts for her laxness in correspondence. Will search his index for an article on the average Englishman. Tour through France and Switzerland was a great success. Feels much better for it.
Thanks GS for a number of his papers on railway bridge fractures, gravitation, and the spectrum.
Sending printed notice appealing for funds to establish a Midland Observatory. Would like a word of encouragement from JH.
Giving his views on the desirability of establishing a Midland Observatory.
Thanks for his letter regarding the proposed observatory. Points out some provisions he intends making for the observatory. Encloses extracts from letters favoring the scheme.
JH is now very supportive of EL's intention of establishing a Midland Observatory following EL's 1849-11-12.
Recommends Edward Sabine's work on terrestrial magnetism for Royal Physical Medal, and joint award of Copley Medal to WP and William Lassell for improvements in reflecting telescopes.
Thanks JH for his interest in YV's work on double stars. YV sends a copy of a note on double stars published in the Académie des Sciences for consideration by the R.A.S. Raises a problem of agreement between Newtonian theory and observational data. YV feels astronomical studies in France are slowing down.
Encloses sequel to AS's volume on electro-biology, which AS dedicated to JH. Both are being translated into French.
Must consider and enquire before replying to JH's letter of yesterday. Sends volumes of the 'tables of revenue' for 1846 and 1847 to JH, plus a supplement relating to foreign countries. If this is not enough, let GP know.
Returns the proofs of [W. J.] Hamilton's paper, and hopes to send his contribution to the Admiralty Manual soon.
Did not wish JH to join application to government [see TR's 1849-10-21 & JH's 1849-10-27]. Committee hoped JH would help carry plan out if funding were secured. Doubts private funding will be given.
Supports proposal made by C. M. Elliot to execute 'running survey' of India with instruments from observatories.
Responds to a JH question about the accuracy of the calculations for the figure of the earth in GA's article in the Encyclopaedia Metropolitana.
Regrets that she does not receive so many letters from him, even though she lives so much nearer. Comment on literature. News of Hardinge [J. C.'s child].
Has shown his letter to John Taylor and quotes the latter's opinion of JH. Views on the poetry of Taylor.