Has had a letter from [John?] Phillips regarding star nomenclature revision. The display of meteors on the 10th was very fine.
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Has had a letter from [John?] Phillips regarding star nomenclature revision. The display of meteors on the 10th was very fine.
Regarding the Parramatta Observatory. Has produced some colored photographic images.
Further regarding the Cavendish experiments.
Fears that he will be unable to attend the Anniversary meeting. Has written to G. B. Airy concerning Orionis.
Observations of [Kensa?] received. The George Everest-Thomas Jervis affair.
Problem of resolution of R.S.L. Council not transmitted to SC.
Thanks for observations; comments on one of his own observations; notes imminent move to Collingwood and birth of seventh child.
JH's experiments to find compounds suitable for photography. Accidental discovery of effect of 'nitrate of Silver.' Note of 22 Jan. from Francis Beaufort alerted JH to L. J. M. Daguerre's secret processes and W. H. F. Talbot's experiments.
As agent for Sarah Collingwood's property, JH requests receipts for 'tithe and modus' of Moorhouse property, to protect from overpayment to 'Mr. Morrel,' whose past collections were 'irregular.' [JH annotation: Not sent.]
Fourth observatory, at Van Diemen's Land [Tasmania], will be conducted by J. H. Kay, to be landed from one of vessels [Terror and Erebus] bound for Antarctica. This vessel will also carry observers and instruments for stations at St. Helena and Cape.
Announces the birth of JH's daughter Maria Sophia, and that all are doing well.
Write to Richard Sheepshanks for permission to copy engraving.
About JH's travels and viewing of prospective homes to which to move; saw Collingwood.
Has been getting information about the area with a view to buying a house there; met J. W. Lubbock and was very shocked by Lubbock's unhealthy appearance.
Requests FA's assistance in efforts toward establishing magnetic observatories. Especially recommends an observatory at Algiers. Communication from the R.S.L. will arrive shortly. Comments on biography of William Herschel written by J. B. J. Fourier.
Thanks FB for a variety of observational material, including establishment of standards of measurement [letter completed 1840-1-3].
Sends JL various roots from the Cape, including Satyriums and Disa. Describes each type in detail.
Invites WB to participate in making magnetic observations. Is sending relevant materials to WB.
Translation of a work by C. F. Gauss and Wilhelm Weber will provide the information requested. Hopes [William Cranch] B[ond] will participate in magnetic observations. Explains 'Copper Dampers.'
[Responding to GO's 1839-11-14], JH will come to the luncheon and meet GO's 'Illustrious Guest.' Will bring additions for Miss Ouseley's autograph collection. Margaret Herschel is recovering well [from birth of Maria Sophia].