Thanks for Regulations of the Astronomical Society. Is honored on being elected a member. Gives details of Theory of the Moon by G. A. Plana; also sends one of his own works, Elementi di trigonometria sferoidica.
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Thanks for Regulations of the Astronomical Society. Is honored on being elected a member. Gives details of Theory of the Moon by G. A. Plana; also sends one of his own works, Elementi di trigonometria sferoidica.
Has been doing lots of chemical experiments. Gives one of his experiments with prisms. Regarding star observations.
Would JH send him the chemical formula for converting rags to sugar.
It looks as though their projected Cornish excursion will have to be postponed for a time. Gives the formula for the conversion of rags into sugar. A Finnish astronomer wishes to be elected a member of the Astronomical Society. Observations on the theory of parallax.
Unable to accept JH's invitation. Will call after returning from Scotland.
Recovering from shoulder injury. After leaving Slough, called on Joseph Banks, who died recently.
Arrived in Hereford two days before Dean's death. Lost valuable confidant. Sprained wrist and fingers before leaving Cambridge, but must play for Dean's service.
Intended to write earlier but has been delayed by various causes. Their old friend the Dean of Hereford has just died. Comments on political situation in Sicily. New philosophical society started in Cambridge. Plans also for an observatory there.
Has read of Mr. Annesley's death. Will be staying at Stocks until November and would welcome a visit from JH. His parents are quite well and hopes JH's are as well. Is grateful for his comments on Sicily.