Comments on the quality of the star catalogue of Charles Rümker [see John Wrottesley's 1866-4-16].
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Comments on the quality of the star catalogue of Charles Rümker [see John Wrottesley's 1866-4-16].
Comments on Charles Rümker's observations and agrees to a meeting [see John Wrottesley's 1866-5-12].
Responds to meeting arrangements [see GA's 1866-5-24].
A note to accompany forwarding of papers and letters relating to Charles Rümker's observations [see GA's 1866-5-31].
Is very pleased with resolution about the observations of Charles Rümker [see Edward Sabine's 1867-8-30].
About the question of an astronomer for a vacant position at Kew Observatory.
Forwards a letter about the Venus parallax expedition [see GA's 1848-9-21], and adds some comments.
Reports that William Lassell has written to say he has discovered the 8th satellite of Saturn.
A note with a copy of JH's article on telescopes for the Encyclopaedia Britannica, together with some papers to be forwarded to James Glaisher.
Seeks GA's assistance in solving a puzzle in the mathematics of rotating bodies.
Does not really want to be involved in this venture [see GA's 1854-4-5 and JH's 1854-4-10].
Agrees to an informal meeting and will organize it [See GA's 1854-4-7].
Is organizing a meeting to begin narrowing the field of candidates for the Melbourne University professorships [see JH's 1854-4-7].
As GA cannot attend meeting, JH seeks his opinions on certain questions [see GA's 1854-4-11].
The circulation of material begins [see GA's 1854-5-25].
Many applications and testimonials regarding Melbourne University professorships have arrived. How soon would a meeting to reduce the numbers be useful [see JH's 1854-5-30]?
Assesses most of the candidates for the mathematics professorship at Melbourne University [see GA's 1854-6-13].
Is swamped with the demands of the Melbourne University professor search [see JH's 1854-6-16] and major upheavals at the Mint.
Clears up confusion about one candidate for the Melbourne University professorship by realizing there are two with the same last name [see JH's 1854-6-16].
Sends some new, negative information about one of the prime candidates for a Melbourne University professorship [see JH's 1854-6-17].