Wishes to take up a theatrical position at Aberdeen, and would be grateful for any financial assistance. Has already received £5 from the Queen.
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Wishes to take up a theatrical position at Aberdeen, and would be grateful for any financial assistance. Has already received £5 from the Queen.
Is grateful for JH's assistance. Is now residing in Aberdeen but still in financial difficulties so would be pleased with any assistance.
Regrets the delay in sending his paper on Homeric irons, but he has been suffering from ill health. Comments on JH's translation of one of Homer's stanzas.
Intends bringing the subject of sunspots before the B.A.A.S. next September and would therefore like JH's views on whether in his opinion these spots are mechanical or magnetic. Also any other comments would be welcome.
Requests that WH sign the certificate for the election of JH's son John as a Fellow of the R.S.L.
Apologizes for forgetting that since WH is on the Council of the R.S.L. he is precluded from signing [see JH's 1870-8-18].
Asks JH if he wants to make any changes in his article on meteorology for a new edition of the Admiralty Manual.
Is working on what he hopes will be the true theory of the earth, but would like advice from an astronomer on one point. Believes JH has been asked this question before, according to Charles Lyell.
Discusses the movement of the 'great group' of sunspots over the last six months. Asks WS to sign a certificate for his son [John].
Some comments about the proposed title change [see GA's 1870-7-31].
Is preparing a catalogue of all double star observations, and is having much difficulty with the observations of J. H. Mädler.
Sends extract from Eduard Fournier's Le Vieux-Neuf.
Relating the dire condition of Dr. C. T. Beke and requesting financial assistance from JH.
Sends the mss. and two copies of the proof for JH to check. Queries one point. Please return papers to him when they have been checked.
Comments about some pieces of German poetry.
Comments on remarkable solar activity. JH admits he has no theory to explain sunspots.
Thanks JH for advice on planned chart; explains method of dealing with unguaged areas. RP has adopted a somewhat different method of charting.
Discusses the signatures needed for a fellowship certificate for the R.S.L. [see JH's 1870-8-1 or earlier]; comments on the arrival of son Alexander home from a holiday in Norway.
Talks about signatures needed for a fellowship certificate for the R.S.L.