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Encourages GA to consider favorably the offer of Hugh Percy [Duke of Northumberland] of donating a telescope to Cambridge Observatory.
Does not believe that GA's proposal [see GA's 1848-5-4] will work.
Details about proposals for magnetic expeditions, as they are to be presented to British government [see GA's 1838-11-12]. Also included is a copy of the resolutions passed at a B.A.A.S. meeting on 25 Aug. 1828.
Brings FF up-to-date on astronomical news in England, and suggests that JH may come to the Cape.
Provides FB, Chairman of the Greenwich Visitation Committee, with detailed recommendations for the preparation of catalogues coming out of the Greenwich observations.
Comments on behavior of Charles Babbage [see JG's 1827-2-1].
Would prefer not to write a popular account of William Herschel and his work which DL has requested; JH has always intended to produce a major volume on the life and work of his father.
More on the observations and publication of results of the Greenwich Observatory [see JH's 1831-2-10].
Is writing to inquire about the copyright status of some earlier writings for the Encyclopaedia Metropolitana; JH is considering collecting some of these early writings, together with others, for a separate publication.
Informs JG about mutual friends and JG's daughter.
JH describes his meeting with Margaret Stewart's mother to acquaint her with JH's intentions towards her daughter.
JH writes to excuse himself from a meeting the following day at which Charles Babbage's calculating engine will be discussed.
Of JH's happiness on his honeymoon.
Requests the return of his manuscript paper on double stars so that he may prepare his presentation to the next meeting of the Astronomical Society.