Still trying to arrange a meeting of the Sydney Trust [see JH's 1851-12-4].
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Still trying to arrange a meeting of the Sydney Trust [see JH's 1851-12-4].
A note along with letters from R. A. Cauchoix, the telescope maker, and [J. C. Spencer,] Lord Althorp, about the B.A.A.S.; JH is trying to clean up observation reports before leaving for the Cape.
Accepts an invitation to dine with GA, and adds comments about problems JH is having with his vision.
Comments and further material on some candidates for the Sydney University professorships [see GA's 1851-12-21].
Differences of opinion about the best candidates for the Sydney University professorships [see GA's 1851-12-26].
About a procedure to make a final decision about two of the Sydney University professorships without having another meeting [see JH's 1851-12-27].
Encourages GA to write a letter in support of time off for John Hind.
John Hind has been granted time off with pay to recover his health [see JH's 1851-4-2].
Comments on the ease of calculation in geodesy in JH's version of the English system of units, and asks GA for some clarifications as JH prepares the seventh edition of his Outlines Astr.
Has heard nothing beyond what GA has said [see GA's 1849-9-25], but agrees with GA's assessment of the situation.
Still not finished with the process [see JH's 1851-12-30].
Is circulating JH's votes for the remaining Sydney University professorships [see JH's 1851-12-31].
The process of selection of the two remaining Sydney University professors is complete [see JH's 1851-12-31].
Many of the testimonials sent to the Sydney Trust are missing [see JH's 1852-1-2].
One of the candidates chosen for a Sydney University professorship may not be free to go on time; still missing testimonial letters [see JH's 1852-1-3].
Asks for details about a strange drawing of Jupiter JH had seen at the Royal Observatory some months earlier, and offers some comments about Warren de La Rue's eclipse photographs.
Faster steam ships available may solve the time problem for the Sydney University professor [see GA's 1852-1-14].
Proposal for dividing travel money for the Sydney University professors. Does GA agree [see JH's 1852-1-9]?
Is sorry that Sydney University was not too happy with one of the professors chosen, but feels the Sydney Trust made the right choice [see GA's 1852-11-22].
A note to arrange a meeting to discuss the propriety of continuing the Kew Observatory.