About possible changes in the second edition of JH's Outlines Astr. due to the writings of another astronomer, Ignatio Porro.
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About possible changes in the second edition of JH's Outlines Astr. due to the writings of another astronomer, Ignatio Porro.
About viewing the solar eclipse, and the many errors in G. B. Airy's Lectures.
Offers to smooth the way for WS in communicating with the various astronomers on the Continent whom JH knows.
Recommends some changes in committee report being prepared that deals with the use to be made of the Royal Observatory's observational data.
Is advising Mr. R about a number of considerations to be taken into account while considering an invitation to apply for the position of Professor of Mathematics at the College of William and Mary in the United States.
Returns Mary Somerville's note and the papers. Does not feel competent to give his opinion on the papers as a whole as there are parts outside his field of study. Comments on some of the points raised, and on the whole he disagrees with the conclusions of the papers.
Has kept Mary Somerville's papers a little longer. If these papers are to be published they would require considerable revision.
Enquiry regarding the possibility of a vacancy in the position of organist at the cathedral. If there is, he knows a suitable candidate.
Is very pleased with the results of WD's double star observations of Zeta Cancri, which William Stratford forwarded to JH.
Is grateful for his comments on his own theories regarding the flat 7th as a harmonic. Enlarges on this theme.
Suggests an improvement in measuring techniques for astronomical observations, by making the angular measurement by direct and then reflected vision. JH wonders whether this idea might be appended to a paper currently under consideration by the R.A.S.
Sorry to hear he has been laid up, but his recovery has been quicker than his own. Unable to help him as his own lands have to be sold, but encloses a check for £20, which please acknowledge with a promissory note.
Discusses a variety of observations related to double stars, and asks FS to make some specific observations to compare with JH's work. Reveals JH's dream of going to the Southern Hemisphere for a number of years, but asks FS to keep it quiet, as 'many ties' stand in the way.
Thanks for the pamphlet on the Figure of the Earth, but regrets he cannot agree with its conclusions. Points out some of the more serious errors.
Does not agree with the conclusion of JG's pamphlet, nor does he think an expedition necessary. Suggests termination of correspondence.
Comments with great satisfaction on WD's observations, and their close agreement with JH's for many of the same double stars.
JH says he has too much work to do to consider the Plumian Professorship [see RG's 1827-11-9].
Was glad to see the clause in Dr. Thomas Plume's will. Sees many advantages in the professorship at Cambridge, but still adheres to his former decision not to apply for the position.
A stiff and formal letter telling WF very clearly that JH fully agrees with the Newtonian system [as WF clearly does not], and that JH would not consider trying to apply pressure to the editors of philosophical magazines to publish WF's writings, in spite of threats from WF.
Has not advertised Herschel House as yet and does not know whether to let or sell it, but would be prepared to discuss the matter with principals only.