Omitted a detail concerning observations in his last letter. Further regarding the proposed observations in New Zealand.
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Omitted a detail concerning observations in his last letter. Further regarding the proposed observations in New Zealand.
Letter of condolence after death of Caroline Herschel; comments on Herschel family accomplishments in astronomy.
Health of family.
Mr. Morris, the Cranbrook carpenter, has the plan and specification ready. Would JH like to see it before sending it to the Admiralty, presumably through Francis Beaufort?
Enclosing details of the proposed testimonial for meritorious work in astronomy. Would like confirmation of the date of birth of JH's aunt.
The memoir of JH's aunt is forthcoming. Comments on old and new style in calendars.
Some comments about dates related to JH's aunt Caroline Herschel.
Encloses article for JH to work on. Can he inform him of Encke's Christian names?
Returns letter from French ambassador, Count Jarnac. Deeply honored by French king's desire to bestow 'Cross of the Legion of Honour' on JH, but rules of British government do not permit him to accept it.
Thanks for New Year's wishes. Honored by French king's award, but asks AP not to press this matter. British government will not permit JH to accept it, and JH does not want to draw attention to himself while trying to arrange memorial to Thomas Maclear.
Thanks for personal copy of JH's Cape Results.
Expresses gratitude from Council of Directors for library copy of JH's Cape Results.
[Form letter] Acknowledges receipt of JH's Cape Results by library of Philosophical Society.
Gratitude for receipt of JH's Cape Results. Sends copies of notice of JH's Cape Results prepared by DO for American Journal of Science.
Sends small work on foundations of thought, with citation of JH's article in Quarterly [Review]. Note on geometry of planes.
Encloses memorandum on Admiralty Manual. General meteorology is assigned to Charles Wheatstone, but special section [on barometer observations] will be attributed to WB.
Asks Archbishop of Canterbury [William Howley] to accept JH's resignation. Impossible to give adequate attention to JH's duties as trustee [of British Museum].
Likes what WH has outlined on botany for JH's Admiralty Manual. Suggests some additions.
Suggests how WW should write his contribution giving instructions for tidal observations for JH's Admiralty Manual. Notes the death of JH's butler.
Is sorry to hear that they are not to have the services of Adam Sedgwick. Would be pleased if JH would write to C. R. Darwin. Thinks that 200 pages will be quite long enough for the Admiralty Manual.