J. R. Hind [whose election to the R.S.L. had been declared void] has been referred to as 'F.R.S.' several times. This is not the fault of Hind, who has objected to it.
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J. R. Hind [whose election to the R.S.L. had been declared void] has been referred to as 'F.R.S.' several times. This is not the fault of Hind, who has objected to it.
George III defrayed all costs (£4000) for William Herschel's 40-feet reflecting telescope. JH began dismantling it in Dec. 1839. Lenses and equipment are in storage. Tube's internal structure of corrugated iron and framework's diagonal bracing were originated by WH.
Announces meeting of R.S.L. council on 11 March.
Announces 15 May meeting of Physics Committee.
Sends paper for JH to read. Should it be published in R.S.P.T.?
Please send papers relating to 'the matter in agitation' between Hudson's Bay Company and R.S.L. CW will forward these to Admiral [Francis] Beaufort.
Committee of Physics will meet 27 Oct. to recommend foreign members and candidates for medals.
Committee of Physics will meet 6 Nov.
[Form letter] Reminder that JH is expected to attend election of Council and officers on 1 Dec.
Announces 18 Dec. meeting of Committee of Mathematics, Astronomy, and Physics.
Committee on Physics will meet 2 May.
Announces meeting of R.S.L. Committee of Mathematics on 22 May.