Asks JH to write an abstract of the discourse JH presented to R.A.S. Moon model is on display at R.A.S.
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Asks JH to write an abstract of the discourse JH presented to R.A.S. Moon model is on display at R.A.S.
Details attempts to purchase Mme. Witte's lunar model for the 'Museum of Oconomic Geology.'
Will give lecture on moon in which he will discuss its composition, the craters Kepler and Gassendi, plus generalities.
Cannot attend R.A.S. meeting to explain Mme. Witte's lunar model; will send notes of explanation. Busy with the publication of Cape Results. Will write paper on improved method of calculating double star orbits. Discusses relationships of periods of Saturnian satellites.
Urges JH to seek funding for Cape Botanical Garden. Notes that Cape Colonial Government proposes that superintendent of the Garden would also serve as professor of chemistry and botany at the South African College.
Introducing B. A. Gould, who wishes to study observatories and astronomy in Europe. GA doubts whether he will be able to attend the meeting of the R.A.S.
Regarding recent barometric readings and atmospheric waves.
Mary Somerville's paper has been given to P. M. Roget and it will be read at an early meeting. Interesting communications from Michael Faraday. Museum has received the head of a mastodon from India. East India Co. has sent to India in conformity with the Cambridge recommendation.
Has compared tables A and B and can find no identity between payments. Regarding the moon.
On insurance tables for the benefit society; comments on AD's punning humor; JH has a chest cold.
Has undertaken the Annual Report again. Has JH anything to report? Hopes he is recovering from his cold. Should read Richard Sheepshanks's pamphlet for a good laugh. Further regarding the insurance tables.
Committee of Physics will meet 6 Nov.
[Form letter] Reminder that JH is expected to attend election of Council and officers on 1 Dec.
Encloses invoice for stout ordered by Mr. Stewart and sent to Mrs. Waterhouse of Old Brompton.
[Form letter] Requests parishioners to attend meeting on 1 Dec. to determine future of dispensary, which affords medical relief to 89 families in parish.
Sends copy of JH's Cambridge B.A.A.S. address. Printer will send proofs for JH's inspection.
Acknowledges JH's orders for coal.
Asks for JH's autograph.
Looking forward to visit to Collingwood.
Invites JH and Margaret Brodie Herschel to dinner on 11 Nov.