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Appears to be providing JH with the most recent news about JH's aunt Caroline.
Nearly a year has passed since they received letters from the Herschels. Hopes JH's health is improving. Gives news of her own children, and the work of her husband at Orange River. The Equatorial has arrived safely.
Indicates that JH is unaware of any such constellation as that to which CM has referred.
Is very pleased about FA's biography of JH's father, William. JH comments on what pictures of William Herschel might be available to be included in this biography.
Discusses possible meteorological and magnetic research possibilities in the colonies, particularly at Bermuda.
Thanks WS for the description of the Pulkowa Observatory. Remarks on the discovery of the new planet [Neptune], 'a most spirit stirring event.' Questions whether a small distant satellite of Jupiter could have escaped detection.
Seeking information to help JH prepare an obituary notice, for the R.A.S., of F. W. Bessel.
Sends some books in response to JH's request for information about F. W. Bessel [see JH's 1846-12-20]; GA's daughter Hilda is very ill.
Agrees reluctantly to serve as Foreign Secretary of R.A.S., but will be unable to attend most meetings. JH's [Cape Results] is nearing publication; needs to know where he can get the plate [of JH's portrait]. Urges that if J. C. Adams 'is medallized, it should be most cautiously worded so as not to bear the least allusion to that ugly word "priority."'
Does not want the R.A.S. to make any assertions with respect to priority regarding the discovery of Neptune: '...though Neptune ought to have been born an Englishman and a Cambridge man every inch of him,' you will never make 'an English Discovery of it do what you will.' States that [J. C.] Adams is owed much. If The R.A.S. throws down the gauntlet, this will do much 'mischief' and demoralize Adams.