Sends JH a copy of sailing tables, and asks JH's opinion as to the value of printing them.
Sends JH a copy of sailing tables, and asks JH's opinion as to the value of printing them.
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John Lubbock entitled to bring his proposal before R.A.S., and to the best advice they can give, but the idea of explaining new views on physical astronomy strikes RS as 'objectionable' in principle. No one will understand his presentation. How to proceed with this. RS's work on the standard yard.
Thanks for JH's reply about 'Towson Tables.' Please return copy of JH's letter to FB. Encloses Georg Merz's account. [Telescope] is at Custom House awaiting shipment to Cape of Good Hope. Does JH have plan and estimate yet for dome, so FB can present it to Admiralty? Received JH's 24 Oct. note about Mr. Morris's account.
John Lubbock wishes only to explain his system, so there is no reason why the R.A.S. should not listen to him. Certain conditions must be met. Troubles with the R.A.S.M.N.
Has been considering a reply to JL's letter of the 25th. Outlines two courses to take and prefers the latter himself. Communicate with Richard Sheepshanks regarding the viva voce.
Advice as to best way to present JL's method of calculating the orbits of comets to R.A.S. If JL desires R.A.S. to undertake calculations, might be some difficulty.
Error in Leonhard Euler's value for Bernoulli's 21st number. Promotes HW's method of continued subtraction as a reliable means of proving accuracy of values for higher Bernoulli numbers.
Gratitude for receipt of JH's Cape Results [transmitted via George Bancroft].
Sends Principles of Natural Philosophy from the Swedenborg Association. Published nearly one century earlier, its contents should interest JH. Contains a nebular theory commonly attributed to [P. S.] Laplace.
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Invites AS to Collingwood for Christmas. The Somervilles and the Adamses will also be present.
The measurements are looking better, but he would still like more checks made.
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Has been reading as far as page 36 of the proofs with great pleasure. Regarding choice of words for a phrase. Richard Jones is uninfluenced as yet.
Now commanding the Herefordshire. All navigators must prove their competency. Asks JH for such a certificate.
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Discusses account. Glad that all is prosperous.