As secretary of Wernerian Club, CM requests information from JH on atmospheres of moon and planets.
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As secretary of Wernerian Club, CM requests information from JH on atmospheres of moon and planets.
Sent out copies of JH's remarks on Toronto actinometer. Expects that observations recommended by JH will be made next summer. Replacement for J. H. Kay's broken actinometer will arrive [in Tasmania] next June. Possible remedies to declination readings.
Mostly news of JH's family; JH inquires as to the state of health of JL's mother.
JH expresses some concern about the accuracy of a wet bulb thermometer, as he is not clear about the nature of the experimental base for its use.
Sends 30 copies of JH's letters by coach. Will charge to the B.A.A.S. account.
Requests information on behalf of the Magnetic and Meteorological Committee of the B.A.A.S. Desires AQ's assessment of past achievements by 1845-3-10. Lists works to be forwarded before end of year.
Requests papers relative to a preface to the catalogue of [N. L.] Lacaille's stars, so that the catalogue may be printed.
Requests that JH write a recommendation for C. P. Smyth's nomination to the position of Astronomer Royal for Scotland.
Is obliged for his list of James Dunlop. Has been reading JH's memoir of Francis Baily. Comments on this.
Sending the note for JH's son on how to decimalize fractions of a pound. JH's memoir has gone to press. Would like details of JH's work on the Southern stars for the Annual Report.
Still working on his Cape observations.
A note of acknowledgment for receipt of books, which JH has forwarded.
Requests AD's views on the benefits deriving from the worldwide system of magnetic and meteorological observatories. Various publications coming from these observations will be sent to AD.
[Writing as an addendum to a letter on magnetic observatories circulated by Edward Sabine], JH states that various publication concerning magnetic observations will be sent to CG.
Is grateful for his interest. Met the Trustees who promised to apply to the government for a grant of £1000 to assist his work.
Querying two statements of JH in his memoir of Francis Baily. Gives details of Thomas Henderson's position at Edinburgh.
Council of the R.A.S. have decided to print 250 extra copies of the Memoir of Francis Baily. How many would JH like and how shall he send them?
Enclosing catalogue of Thomas Henderson's library. Printers have not yet delivered the separate copies of Francis Baily's Memoir. Points out two small errors.
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