Has been obtaining information for his report on the observatories. Is JH's paper ready to be printed? Will be able to economize on the printing of the Greenwich Observations.
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Has been obtaining information for his report on the observatories. Is JH's paper ready to be printed? Will be able to economize on the printing of the Greenwich Observations.
Received HG's memoir of Thomas Young. JH's manuscript must be destroyed and all printer type taken down. Any deeper critique of Young's writings would be improper and would only become stronger, further hurting Mrs. Young's feelings.
Has just found out that the government has approached the R.S.L. as to the usefulness and chances of success of his machine. Hopes that if JH is appointed he will not become involved in the committees of the R.S.L. Has been deciphering a cipher.
Would prefer not to write a popular account of William Herschel and his work which DL has requested; JH has always intended to produce a major volume on the life and work of his father.
More on the observations and publication of results of the Greenwich Observatory [see JH's 1831-2-10].
Is writing to inquire about the copyright status of some earlier writings for the Encyclopaedia Metropolitana; JH is considering collecting some of these early writings, together with others, for a separate publication.
JH writes to excuse himself from a meeting the following day at which Charles Babbage's calculating engine will be discussed.
Would not write anything to make JH change his mind over the proposed biography of Sir William Herschel. Thinks there is room for a popular and more serious study of Sir William. Has received good reports of JH's Discourse. Has not had a chance of seeing William Whewell yet.
Describes JL's self education in grinding compound lenses and devising trials for testing these for spectacles.
Expressing appreciation of JH's book on philosophy.
Received JH's 'Fourth Series of Observations...' [1831] on double stars. Donated it to College library.
Requests the return of his manuscript paper on double stars so that he may prepare his presentation to the next meeting of the Astronomical Society.
Has noted his remarks about attending the committees of the R.S.L. Received one to discuss the engine, but was unable to attend as he had other arrangements. Views on present attitude of the R.S.L. Council to the machine. Intends to revise and enlarge his books Light and Sound.
Comments on proposed heat experiments of [James] Hall.
No summary available.
Has received a copy of JH's paper on double stars, but is confined to bed by a severe attack of rheumatism, so is not sure when he can finish the corrections.
In London HM was too harassed by his wife to write; has gone home and is much bothered by his father. Looks for a place as a private tutor. Remains CD’s devoted friend.
Thanks JH for sending a copy of his Prelim. Discourse; notes that it has been translated into German from a French translation. Laments that she is 'decaying.'
Notifying him of a forthcoming meeting of the Council of the R.A.S. Report is ready.
No summary available.