Awaits decision on his fate as Lieutenant Governor at the Cape.
Awaits decision on his fate as Lieutenant Governor at the Cape.
Thomas Maclear's assistant and equipment arranged. Observations on copper horse-shoe bars applied to the end of his magnet.
Will compare the standards later. Has sent the theodolite to the Admiralty and received a letter of thanks. Thomas Maclear's paper on N. L. Lacaille's star positions will be read at the next meeting of the R.A.S.
Invites JH to Kew Green to see Francis Bauer's plates etched by J. N. Niepce's photographic process. Perhaps L. J. M. Daguerre assumes more credit than is due. Heard Niepce visited London in 1826, but his paper was rejected by R.S.L. at W. H. Wollaston's urging.
Writing on behalf of George Phipps, Lord Normanby, thanks JH for his letter of 1839-2-23. Promises that Normanby will give it consideration.