Further discussion of the telescope being donated by Hugh Percy (3rd Duke of Northumberland).
Further discussion of the telescope being donated by Hugh Percy (3rd Duke of Northumberland).
Summary of the letter of same date sent to JH at Slough (HS.1.60).
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Hugh Percy has approved the arrangements, which JH had made with R. A. Cauchoix [see JH's 1833-9-29].
Memorandum on the site of N. L. Lacaille's Observatory.
Urges CD to return to the Beagle early in November. Conrad Martens arrives to succeed Augustus Earle as artist for the expedition.
Sending a proof of a paper he is now having printed. Wishes him all the best for his forthcoming expedition.
Letter introducing JH.
Promises to write JH more often at the Cape. Is waiting for JH's work on nebulae. Promises to send his work on 3000 double stars. Plans to begin work on parallax of fixed stars.
Cannot move until Saturday due to medical reasons.
Acknowledging receipt of tin box containing the papers of the late Sir William Herschel.
Was pleased to receive JH's letter and his observations of Etna. Would like his memoir on the Nebulae of the Southern Hemisphere. Wishes him a prosperous time at the Cape. Would like some of the copper coins from Madagascar.
Would be grateful for the loan of £10 to meet urgent needs.
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Arrangements related to JH's going to the Cape.
Preparations for leaving England make it impossible for JH to [give money] to [Joseph] Langton, but JH has paid entire bill for fencing in the Merke, part of which Langton should have paid, and now dismisses Langton's £300 debt to JH, incurred on 8 June 1831.
Called on him yesterday to tell him that [Robert?] Maconochie has a copy of a work that JH wants and he would most likely let him have it.
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.
Mainly news of the family and friends. Their joy at the abolition of slavery.