Sends data concerning double stars and new form for making observations of them.
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Sends data concerning double stars and new form for making observations of them.
Other engagements preclude JH from accepting JP's invitation to present a paper at the 'general Scientific meeting' [inaugural meeting of the B.A.A.S.] to be held at York.
Has noted his remarks about attending the committees of the R.S.L. Received one to discuss the engine, but was unable to attend as he had other arrangements. Views on present attitude of the R.S.L. Council to the machine. Intends to revise and enlarge his books Light and Sound.
Will come up to town and meet David Brewster. Effect of violet light on chemical compound. Gives some of his recent astronomical observations.
Is sending mirror in perfect state for Vincenzio Antinori at Florence, together with his letter. Regarding Gerard Moll's book. Has no time to spare to attend the [B.A.A.S.] meeting at York.
Will contact his aunt for the Hannover Gazette. Wishes to see Joseph Clement about moving the telescope.
Had to return without seeing him owing to his mother's health. Regarding the present controversies. Is annoyed by the conduct of David Brewster.
Takes a lively interest in his application for a professorship at Durham. Remembers him gratefully as his coach for mathematics while at Cambridge.
An extensive discussion of the best way of presenting the results produced from the observations made at the Royal Observatory at Greenwich, together with comments about the duties and responsibilities of the Astronomer Royal.
His views on seeing Frederick Augustus (Duke of Sussex) about rooms for the R.A.S., and the actions of the Duke.
Sends the orbit of 70 Ophiuchi. Is progressing with the reductions of his sweeps. Justifies the method of printing adopted for [Stephen] Groombridge's catalogue.
Is returning the proof of [Stephen] Groombridge's catalogue. Comments on the expense of printing it. Is pleased that Thomas Henderson has been appointed Cape Astronomer.
Comments on the instructions for the Cape Astronomer and adds some of his own.
Responds to FB's request for advice regarding instructions for Thomas Henderson upon taking the position at the Cape Observatory. Suggests Henderson supervise tidal observations, but not get involved in measurement of arc of meridian. Hopes to see Henderson before his departure, but JH's mother now gravely ill.
Announces the birth of JH's second daughter, Isabella, of whom JH draws a picture; all are well.
Margaret Herschel's health is good, and baby Isabella is blooming; JH draws another sketch of Isabella.
Surprised that HG misinterpreted JH's comments to suggest disrespect for Thomas Young. Will not defend them. If HG does not want to include these in Young's biography, then return manuscript to JH and destroy all copies of it.
Received HG's memoir of Thomas Young. JH's manuscript must be destroyed and all printer type taken down. Any deeper critique of Young's writings would be improper and would only become stronger, further hurting Mrs. Young's feelings.
Agrees to let HG keep one copy of JH's manuscript, but it must not circulate. Justifies strong terms in JH's description of Thomas Young.
Remarks by JH on proof sheet of Henry Taylor's catalog of circumpolar stars observed by Stephen Groombridge. Why is Gerard Moll, a foreigner, engaged in purely English controversy? JH wants no part of Charles Babbage and James South in this matter. Regrets JH's earlier statements. Sends extract from [Richard] Copeland's letter.