Calls attention to a report of a lake in Central America that 'gives rise to two rivers.'
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Calls attention to a report of a lake in Central America that 'gives rise to two rivers.'
Is working on the descriptions of the nebulae for the catalogue [see GA's 1862-9-2].
Regarding financial affairs. Is having trouble with his eyes. Has done little of late.
Accepts an invitation to dine with GA, and adds comments about problems JH is having with his vision.
Comments on some papers of JD relating to the theory of rain.
Suggests Albert Marth of Durham observatory as possible assistant to WL. JH's notes and diagram of nebular ring.
Claims 'I really have no definitely formed opinion' concerning public school curricula. Approves of ET's plan for teaching mathematics and increased study of foreign language.
Thanks for the perusal of the papers; these show a maturity of thought unexpected in a youth of eighteen. Comments on the moral questions included.
Discusses proposed Melbourne telescope, including [William] Lassell's proposed mounting and its implications for observing nebulae.
Asks GA for a copy of G. F. J. A. Auwers's nebula catalogue [see GA's 1862-11-17], and a sample of the nebula listing for JH's catalogue.
Comments on the recent meeting at the R.A.S. when A. D'Orsan's book was shown.
Requests return of proofs, in triplicate, of JH's report on a paper on stopping cracks in cement.
Comments on HW's The Earth and Its Mechanism. HW erred by taking at face value François Arago's 'enormous blunder' of proving rotation from diurnal aberration.