Appears to be providing JH with the most recent news about JH's aunt Caroline.
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Appears to be providing JH with the most recent news about JH's aunt Caroline.
Discusses possible meteorological and magnetic research possibilities in the colonies, particularly at Bermuda.
Sends some books in response to JH's request for information about F. W. Bessel [see JH's 1846-12-20]; GA's daughter Hilda is very ill.
Responds in detail to JH's concerns expressed in his letters of 1846-12-25. Explains that in awarding R.A.S. medals regarding the discovery of Neptune, the Council wished to avoid slighting either U. J. J. Leverrier of J. C. Adams. Gives views of G. B. Airy, James Challis, and Augustus De Morgan.
Regarding appointment of staff at South African College and remarks on educational facilities. Last part of letter missing.
Lists the contents of a parcel being sent.
Domestic news. Further regarding telescopes and slow motion in declination.
Is beginning to work on the Annual Report. Has he any information about F. W. Bessel or J. J. L. Lalande's catalogue?
Does not have Astronomische Nachrichten 316 to check error. Refers [JH] to Sept. 1841 issue of Gelehrte Anzeigen of 'our Academy' for correct determination of 'elements of the 8th Satellite of Saturn.'
Discusses issues raised in JH's 'On the Chemical Action of the Rays of the Solar Spectrum on Preparations of Silver....'
Has written an obituary notice of F. W. Bessel for the R.S.L. Has arranged for the printers to send JH a proof and would be glad to receive any comments as it was hurriedly written.
Is obliged for his encouraging note. G. B. Airy has sent him two useful pamphlets on F. W. Bessel, which JH may care to see. Duties of the President of the R.A.S. should not prove too difficult as W. H. Smyth can do most of the duties.