Asks JH to send copy of [T. R.] Robinson's memorial to John Russell on the southern telescope. Robinson's statement 'is wanted' for upcoming council meeting and has not yet arrived.
Asks JH to send copy of [T. R.] Robinson's memorial to John Russell on the southern telescope. Robinson's statement 'is wanted' for upcoming council meeting and has not yet arrived.
Discusses need for barometric observations; asks if JH has plans to build a barometer.
Will JH be prepared to present report on 'Nomenclature of Stars' at Manchester meeting in June?
Names committee, including JH, to superintend 'translation & publication of scientific memoirs.' [Printed note regarding] grants of money.
Reminder that JH must report on 'Reduction of Meteorological Observations' at next meeting.
Sends copy of JH's Cambridge B.A.A.S. address. Printer will send proofs for JH's inspection.
Send names of members of B.A.A.S. committee appointed to cooperate with R.S.L. committee for purpose of procuring continuance of observations of terrestrial magnetism.
Report to B.A.A.S. on progress and expenses in reduction of stars in N. L. Lacaille's Coelum australe stelliferum.
Sends plans to construct barometer that he never built; invites JP to use the plans.
Requests JP send JH's projected barometer observation to W. R. Birt.
Other engagements preclude JH from accepting JP's invitation to present a paper at the 'general Scientific meeting' [inaugural meeting of the B.A.A.S.] to be held at York.