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Will incorporate his suggestion respecting the introduction of the current Julian date in the Nautical Almanac. The name 'Baucis' has been proposed for No. 59. Has sent U. J. J. Leverrier his own views on nomenclature. Bishop's Observatory may be moved to Twickenham.
Is obliged for JH's letter acknowledging the receipt of the Radcliffe Catalogue; regrets the delay and will inquire into the cause. Has purchased R. C. Carrington's transit circle for the Radcliffe and would welcome JH's advice as to its employment.
Thanks for the receipt of the Radcliffe catalogue of stars, but wishes observations had been equatorial rather than circumpolar.
Suggests an observational program for RM's newly purchased transit circle [see RM's 1861-10-21].
Stresses importance for Balloon Committee of obtaining corresponding temperatures and pressures; describes two highly sensitive thermometers that might be built for this purpose.
Updates JH on activities of Balloon Committee, and thanks him for suggestion regarding temperature measurement. Mentions improving health of Mrs. Sykes.
Expresses condolences on death of Mary Maclear.
Has pleasure in informing JH that a parcel of publications of the Academy is being forwarded to him.
Regarding electro-magnetic forces. His father's health is good.
Has sent the packet of letters written to Francis Baily to Greenwich, but kept back one or two including the one on the R.S.L. Secretaryship. Is told that James South is now suffering from deafness. Has sent a paper on errors of observation to Cambridge. Comments on this.
Regarding the unsuitableness of the weather for astronomers. Sends an answer to one of JH's equations. Regarding the quarrels of Sir James South. Sends some nursery rhymes that seem appropriate.
Sending a copy of his work 'Our satellite,' and would be grateful for any comments.
Sending some reports of the Meteorological Dept. Would also like to send a wind-glass and a 'watch=aneroid' but has refrained as he knows JH is encumbered with many such things. Encloses a note from Charles Green (Rush's air pilot). Sends a few more notes for his rain collection.
Thanks for RF's daily barometric reports in the Times; comments on RF's investigation of the 'Royal Charter' storm.
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