Has received interesting observations of double stars from Thomas Maclear at the Cape observatory. The new equatorial lens sent to the Cape arrived safely, in spite of sloppiness by the English custom-house.
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Has received interesting observations of double stars from Thomas Maclear at the Cape observatory. The new equatorial lens sent to the Cape arrived safely, in spite of sloppiness by the English custom-house.
Writes about possible astronomers to send to Trivandrum in India.
About an error in the annual report of the R.A.S.; would RS give some thought to a suitable candidate for the post of astronomer at Trivandrum, made vacant by the death of John Caldecott.
More on prospects for the vacant astronomer post at Trivandrum.
Other possibilities for post at Trivandrum [see JH's 1850-3-[30 or earlier]].
Selection procedures for the vacant astronomy post at Trivandrum [see RS's 1850-3-31].
About some difficulty in trying to determine [Andrew] Graham's interest in the Trivandrum post.
[John Russell] Hind is being considered for the post of astronomer at Trivandrum in India.
[Andrew] Graham is not interested in the post [see JH's 1850-4-23].
Describes JH's decimal coinage system as he would like to see it introduced.