A note accompanying a letter from Augustus Frederick (Duke of Sussex) asking JH to reconsider his refusal of the offer of a baronetcy [see JH's 1838-6 to AF].
A note accompanying a letter from Augustus Frederick (Duke of Sussex) asking JH to reconsider his refusal of the offer of a baronetcy [see JH's 1838-6 to AF].
JH's reasons for wishing to decline the baronetcy remain, but has decided to accept it because of Augustus Frederick's (Duke of Sussex) 'really noble conduct as respects me.'
A note to GP accompanying a letter to Augustus Frederick (Duke of Sussex) in which JH indicates a change of heart and an acceptance of the baronetcy [see JH's 1838-6-19].
GP informs JH how gratified Augustus Frederick (Duke of Sussex) was by JH's letter [see JH's 1838-6-19].
A further letter saying Augustus Frederick (Duke of Sussex) can wait an extra day for a response from JH.
A note of thanks for sending HP a full account of the welcoming dinner given for JH.
About Cape bulbs and seeds, the new travel by railway from Slough to London, and concern about interest in animal magnetism.
Seems to be commenting on someone's wonderful work, and describing some of SP's travels. [Letter almost totally illegible.]
Lists 11 British cities with active Chambers of Commerce and two societies that might come 'within the Spirit of our resolution.' Will make further inquiries.
Asks JH for assistance in obtaining financial aid and new instruments from English government in support of meteorological observatory in British Guiana, where JL's son is stationed. Can JH suggest employment opportunities as astronomer in U.K. for JL's son?
Asks JH to compile list of questions to be sent to 'commercial bodies' regarding prospective changes in standards of weights and measures. To be presented at June 1838 meeting of Commission of Standards [see JH's 1838-5-24].
A notice of meeting of the Standards Commission.
Informs HB that a cask of bulbs is waiting for him at the Customs House. From JH's experience of his own bulbs, urges HB to get them quickly as they will deteriorate rapidly.
Thanks JH for gift of roots from the Cape. Discusses Testimonial dinner for JH, at which JR's Royal Master [Augustus Frederick] spoke. Congratulates JH.
Asks JH to come to Oxford to receive honorary degree of D.C.L. Invites Herschels to Oxford Observatory.
Comments and expands on James MacCullagh's paper on laws of reflection and polarization in crystals.
Has read RM's note to the Morning Post correcting error in the report on the dinner [in JH's honor]. Wishes money had not been mentioned in RM's reply. Is grateful for all RM's work in arranging for the dinner.
Pleased that the Royal Irish Academy awarded its Science Medal to James MacCullagh for his paper on the "Laws of Crystalline Reflexion and Refraction;" he deems MacCullagh's essay superior to WH's "On Algebra as the Science of Pure Time.","L
Arrived in England on 19 May after a nine week voyage. Made suggestions to Lord Minto [Gilbert Elliott] concerning Cape Observatory, including Magnetic Observatory, mural circle repair, and the addition of a theodolite telescope.
Encloses official instructions to Thomas Maclear. Prices of telescopes. Remarks on caustics.