Thanks AD for having pointed out an error in one of JH's papers.
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Thanks AD for having pointed out an error in one of JH's papers.
Has been considering a reply to JL's letter of the 25th. Outlines two courses to take and prefers the latter himself. Communicate with Richard Sheepshanks regarding the viva voce.
Has not had time to work on the constellations paper because of interference due to tithe surveys and land re-assessments, which JH fears may involve a lawsuit.
Has received the books. Began with Karl Holtzmann's and finds the reasoning at fault. Comments on this. [Marked 'not sent.']
A copy of the question circular, signed by JH, sent to GA [see GA's 1844-12-17].
Regarding L. F. Menabrea's papers, thinks he is a good mathematician. Is not so sure about Augusta A. King's (Lady L[ovelace]) notes.
Writes to send thanks by way of AH to the King of Prussia for the award of the Order of Merit. JH also comments on some astronomical matters.
R.S.L. business about an observatory at the North Cape in Sweden.
G. B. Airy needs HL to send him the information used to set up colonial magnetic observatories.
About the urgent need to prepare a report on the magnetic observations, and that HL is the most logical person to give direction to it.
Comments on a paper on the calotype by W. H. F. Talbot, adding some experiences of his own on the subject.
Comments on Louis Daguerre's work, and on the question of a North Cape observatory.
Comments on balloon ascent report, photographic paper made with vegetable colors, and the need to provide a polarizing crystal to J. B. Biot.
Comments on WL's finding a sixth star in the trapezium of Orion [see WL's 1842-3-10]; lists other catalogues that identify that star.
Urges some revision in both the report and instructions for the magnetic observations.
Asks HL for comments about the question of continuing the magnetic observations.
Question of procedure about considering the magnetic observations for publication.
Wants to know if GA's opinions [see GA's 1845-4-1] are available for public information, or only for JH.
Is anxious for some means to be developed to get a measurable quantity [preferably by weight] from the action of a beam of light on a surface. JH has been experimenting in photography with 'flouric' compounds.
Is trying to organize a meeting of the Magnetic Committee before the meeting of the B.A.A.S. in Cambridge, to deal with reporting and committee membership.