Hastens to correct his own error; the comet he observed is no comet, but one of his father's nebulae. Regrets the errors.
Hastens to correct his own error; the comet he observed is no comet, but one of his father's nebulae. Regrets the errors.
Should JH prepare a report for the R.S.L. Council on the work of the Glass Committee, including Michael Faraday's important results? W. H. Wollaston's health is failing. On recent sunspot and comet observations.
Is leaving London for many months and would therefore like his name removed from the Council of the Royal Society, and also his Vice-presidency to be terminated. Would like his name removed from the glass sub-committee.
Asks DG to respond to a note from George Rümker.
Received his letter of the 17th today. Does not think he can change his mind about resigning from the council.
His library is in chaos at the moment due to house decoration, so he is unable to lay his hands on the note about Eilhard Mitscherlich. Gives a long survey of the work of Mitscherlich and states why in his opinion he should receive a medal.
Suggests Peter Barlow should test his telescope by carrying out a series of observations.
Declines to write the Bridgewater Treatise on astronomy; also declines to comment on a paper due to lack of time and difficulty with the author.