Another copy of the Report of the Standards Commission is being circulated [see GA's 1841-12-25] and needs JH's signature; J. E. Drinkwater is sending in a personal report complaining about the Commission's conservatism.
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Another copy of the Report of the Standards Commission is being circulated [see GA's 1841-12-25] and needs JH's signature; J. E. Drinkwater is sending in a personal report complaining about the Commission's conservatism.
Thanks JH for sending copy of [JH's translation of Friedrich Schiller's] 'The Walk.' Although he has no knowledge of German, he treasures this translation and appreciates JH's kindness very much.
Encloses [G. B.] Airy's letter, which he thinks should accompany [Humphrey] Lloyd's reply regarding magnetism. Thinks all Physical Committee members must be made aware of new developments.
Discusses term and extra magnetic observations with regard to [Humphrey] Lloyd's letter. Would prefer to keep them separate, but feels no harm will come from keeping them together.
Discusses report of R.S.L. regarding observatories. [Charles] Wheatstone agrees with report on Kew except for tax paragraph. Discusses November 18 [1841] magnetic disturbance at Toronto.
Will give JH's report on Kew Observatory to Charles Wheatstone. Sends JH actinometer reports. Questions methods of observation and quality of observers. Discusses government support of scientific research.
Transmits message from [A. T.] Kupffer about setting up an observatory at Hammerfest and details about various apparati. Notes proposal for observatory in northern Siberia. Has ordered 250 copies of the Physical Committee Report.
Discusses at length and rejects JH's recommendation that communication in scientific projects take place solely by letter and theorization solely by individuals. Mentions subsequent variation in intervals between magnetic observations and disputes between G. B. Airy and Humphrey Lloyd, as well as other difficulties.
JH's return of order offered him was painful. Will report in Astronomische Nachrichten that JH denies meteorological theory attributed to him and that the 'Wiener Wirtschaftskalender für 1840' is based on JH's authority.
Asks JH to thank King Christian VIII of Denmark for the order, even though JH cannot accept it. Sends a mathematical puzzle.
Sorry that JH can only send 'very poor' photographic process specimens.
Agrees with suggestions made by ES concerning the publication of meteorological observations.
Clarifies role and methods of R.S.L. Council and scientific committees, suggesting that members of Physical Committee need to be better informed about its activities.
Is grateful for JH's letter and commendation regarding application for a government pension; will endeavor to carry out his recommendations.
Describes rock formations in Kamiesberg region seen while working on Arc of Meridian project. Thinks Bokkeveld would make ideal site for a meteorological observatory.
Congratulates TM on work at Zwartland. Fears Cape Results will not be ready within the year.
Construction of Herschel Obelisk at Feldhausen underway. Describes items to be included at the monument.
Sending two papers, one for the Physical Committee.
Concerning Airy's papers recently submitted [see GA's 1842-1-5]. Hopes he will continue to send a report of his experiments and observations.
A letter of introduction, asking GA to show the observatory to a Mr. Knipping from Hanover, a relative of JH's aunt Caroline.