Advises JH to limit appeals on behalf of worthy causes, such as [T. G.] Taylor's widow, or public may abuse JH's kindness.
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Advises JH to limit appeals on behalf of worthy causes, such as [T. G.] Taylor's widow, or public may abuse JH's kindness.
Address of William Lassell in Malta. Congratulations on appointment of JH's son William to H.E.I.C. and on marriage of JH's daughter Caroline. Testing of standard measure bars at Greenwich.
Encloses letter from W. S. Stratford at R.A.S. How RS plans to distribute works on J. J. L. Lalande and N. L. Lacaille left unfinished at death of Francis Baily.
RS, Vice President of R.A.S., writes to JH, President, about a series of Council and membership matters.
Shall send a catalogue of double stars observed by [W. S.] Jacob. Gives some information about several measurements to establish standards.
Suggests some means of improving a paper submitted by JH; more on standard measures of length [see RS's 1849-3-4], and other R.A.S. business.
About the establishment of a standard yard, and how the Kew Committee should proceed [see JH's 1851-11-5]; RS also plans to prepare standard thermometers. Received notice of William Lassell's discovery of more satellites of Uranus.
Tells JH of RS's dealings with the Kew Observatory Committee; comments further on standard thermometers.
Asks JH to sign certificate for membership in R.S.L. for William Simms.
Thanks JH for his attention to his request. Has inquired about the etiquette of members of the Council signing certificates: it is done, though not regularly.
Argues cogently against the policy of the Council [see JH's 1852-1-16]; is continuing his work on the standard yard.
Suggests that JH assist William Lassell's travels to Malta by asking for a letter of introduction from the Duke of Northumberland; is concerned about the precarious position of the observatory at Altona, and of the Astronomische Nachrichten published there.
Make a few suggestions about JH's letter to Adolph Petersen [see JH's 1852-5-19].
Sorting out some business with printing, and has done the calculations on his chronometrical observations made in 1838.
Argues that John Hind is sick from too much observing, and should be given funds to take an extended vacation.
About some unfortunate private business, and difficulty with [Francesco] De Vico's star catalogue.
About the question of a bust to be made of the late Francis Baily and how the proposal might be presented.
Asks JH to prepare an eloge of F. W. Bessel.
Left prints of Francis Baily for JH, and will send a pamphlet about a long standing controversy in which RS was involved.
Informs JH that RS will present a case for more than one medal to be awarded.