Outlining a method for making star maps with a pyramid.
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Outlining a method for making star maps with a pyramid.
As editor for Griffin & Co., JW forwards latest proof for JH to check [see JW's 1860-9-22].
Regrets that JH's son Alexander is quitting astronomy. Asks JH to support his effort to obtain position at Madras Observatory. Announces first project would be survey of southern heavens in completion of [F. W. A.] Argelander's new atlas.
Supplies what is in effect a testimonial to NP's abilities for use in NP's quest to become director of the Madras Observatory.
Asks WS opinion of attaining a civil pension for N. R. Pogson in honor of his astronomical accomplishment.
Hopes that JH will reply for the 'visitors' at the forthcoming luncheon.
Requests a copy of JH's memoir on Caroline Herschel. Points out an error in the fifth edition of Outlines Astr.
Is gratified by his kind remarks on his Philosophy of Nature. Regrets he failed to give due acknowledgement to JH's work, but will redress this in the future. Regarding the probable constitution of nature.
N. R. Pogson appointed to Madras Observatory. Appointment includes a pension, so a civil pension will not be necessary.
His book on musical science is ready and a copy will be forwarded to him later when published.
Refers to a discovery made at the R.S.L., which, despite being based on 'circumstantial evidence,' convinces WS of its truth.
Is grateful for the gift of his Prelim. Discourse. Had to pay 4/8 excess postage.
Has dispatched Memoirs and Comptes rendus of the Academy. Regrets the delay, which is due to negligence on the part of the railway.
Thanks for the 4/8 postage. Query on William Hopkins's theory of the Earth's formation. Would be grateful for any scientific works.
Circular letter advising of the availability of back copies of various Royal Observatory printed observations.
Grateful for JH's congratulations. News of the education of his own sons. Pleased to hear of Warren de La Rue's success with photographing the pink projections during the total darkness. Recent astronomical observations. News of the Cape Electric Telegraph. Mr. Wollaston (a nephew of W. H. Wollaston) is about to make a survey for the telegraph wire. Gives details of the electric clock in connection with the transit circle.
Details of Lady Grey's shipboard affair with the Admiral.
Asks for information about wrecks at sea and lives lost.
Sending the quarters reports. Comments on these reports.
Tells JH he will search for the requested weather data. Encloses 'Weather Reports in the Newspaper.'