Is grateful for his note and the book; has been ill, which accounts for the delay in his acknowledgement. The verses appear to give a good idea of the original.
Is grateful for his note and the book; has been ill, which accounts for the delay in his acknowledgement. The verses appear to give a good idea of the original.
Enlarging on the luminous phenomena he has seen in the S.W. and giving some comments from a naval officer who had observed it.
Invites FB and his sister for a visit to Collingwood, where FB and JH can most easily complete the work of charting the southern stars.
Describes his view of the Great Comet of 1843.
Sending a letter he has received from a friend regarding a curious observation of the moon. Has seen the comet and encloses diagrams of its position.
About the health of Caroline Herschel, and other news from Hanover.
Tells GA about a new comet becoming visible.
JH's account of a comet reminds WT of a strange sighting many years ago. Comments further on improvements in photography, both those made and those needed.
Describes observing of comet that evening.
Suggests 'amphitype' as name for JH's process whereby same picture can go from negative to positive. Further comments on comet sighting, and on some improvements to Daguerreotype.
Announces election of Marquis of Breadalbane [John Campbell] as lord rector of Marischal College for coming year. Thanks for JH's advice to college senate.
Further on the electrochemical decomposition of metallic salts [see AS's 1843-2-28], and its relationship to photography.
A new committee on standards is to be created to oversee the preparation and measuring of appropriate standard measures; seeks JH's opinion about asking Francis Baily and W. H. Miller to do the accurate weighing and measuring.
Requests on behalf of Richard Taylor, editor of Philosophical Magazine, use of plate from R.S.P.T.
Some comments about photographic processes and about RH's observations of the heavens [see RH's 1843-3-24].
Wishes CH a happy 93rd birthday. Occupied with remodelling the Southern Constellations, which 'are all in confusion;' admits that not everyone will be satisfied with his constellation reforms.
Sends JH observations of Comet of 1843; disappointed with Cape Observatory's records of the comet. Oversees Observatory in absence of Thomas Maclear, who is at Zwartland for meridian survey. Lists and describes instruments in use at Cape Observatory. Discusses sources of error.
Covering letter to one by Edward Cooper regarding appearance and observations on new comet.
Official acknowlegement of JH's work on photographic reproduction.
Would be pleased if Francis Baily and W. H. Miller would agree to serve [see GA's 1843-3-9]; believes sufficient remuneration should be provided for these responsibilities, and comments on the desirability of a continuing standards committee.