Has been from home. Hopes to restore his instruments when he moves to a new house. Would welcome an exchange of information between the members of the R.A.S. Is much obliged for his hints and comments on these.
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Has been from home. Hopes to restore his instruments when he moves to a new house. Would welcome an exchange of information between the members of the R.A.S. Is much obliged for his hints and comments on these.
Regrets belated reply to JH's pamphlet on double stars. Comments on the readings and compares them with some of his own.
His astronomical work has been delayed by ill health and he is behind with Wilhelm Struve's list of stars. Gives some errors he has noticed. A friend of his, Dr. Thomas Raffles, would like autographs of any famous men; can JH oblige?
Is grateful for the autographs and Dr. Thomas Raffles sends him thanks. Regarding various star readings. Has a problem connected with the satellites of Saturn. Hears that JH is contemplating a visit to the Cape to make observations.
Business matters calls him to London and would be happy to make his acquaintance. Will visit Slough if necessary.
Has just arrived in London and will proceed to Slough tomorrow in the company of William Lassell.
Hopes JH is still in England as the barometer indicates a gale. Gives some of his recent star observations. Was disappointed with the state of James South's instruments at Kensington. Met W. S. Stratford and Thomas Henderson there. William Lassell is an ingenious man.
Has been unable to do any observations owing to ill-health and lack of an observatory owing to change of residence. Sends his paper on double stars. Pleased to hear everything progresses at the Cape. Will be happy to hear from him.
Ill health has prevented him from working in astronomy. Talk of a Liverpool Observatory. Details of the large display of meteors seen on 12 November. Faults in his instruments. Queries regarding Saturn. Hopes to see him at the B.A.A.S. meeting in Liverpool next year.
Has been unable to carry out many observations so has not written. Hears Kew Observatory is vacant with the death of S. P. Rigaud, and would like JH's support for his application for this appointment. Has been approached about taking charge of the projected Manchester Observatory. Has written to G. B. Airy for support.
JH's letter has gone a long way to destroying his hopes for success at Kew. A great pity that the Observatory could not be put to good use. Must soon obtain employment more congenial to his tastes and this would seem an ideal position.
Has received from William Lassell some of the new observations he carried out with his new 9" speculum. Comments on these and various clusters of stars changing their position.
Sends all his observations of Alpha Virginis. Has not done much to this recently. Regarding JH's observations of the fifth and sixth stars in Trapizio. Has informed James Challis of William Lassell's observations.
Enclosing his observations of Alpha Virginis for the past year. Has been attempting some improvements in the double refracting crystal micrometer. Comments on this and his findings. Would like JH's comments.
WD's 1843 measurements for Gamma Virginis. Used crystal micrometer for all observations, to compare with parallel wire micrometer used in past.
Intends moving into the country after midsummer and would like JH's advice on a suitable spot for an observatory. Regrets that the atmosphere of London is not suitable for astronomical work now.
Is extremely obliged for his prompt reply to his query regarding a suitable site for his observatory. Outlines the kind of residence he would like.
Has had to terminate his appointment at George Bishop's Observatory and is determined to leave London and settle in the country. Has heard of a residence near Hawkhurst and would like to visit JH this coming Monday.
Has taken Camden Lodge and is making preparations for moving there. Has adapted his Amician micrometer to an excellent telescope. Comments on its faults and virtues.
Has traced the comet notified in J. F. Encke's circular. Gives his readings for its position. Has compared the stars near it. Hopes JH's family are all well.