Commends JW's application for Savilian professor of astronomy at Oxford [see JW's 1839-3-22]. But it is improper for JH to propose JW unless asked to do so by R.A.S. council.
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Commends JW's application for Savilian professor of astronomy at Oxford [see JW's 1839-3-22]. But it is improper for JH to propose JW unless asked to do so by R.A.S. council.
Describes method of varying the size of photographic images. Praises Talbot's light sensitive paper and suggests improvements regarding it. Complains about persons too ready to seek a patent.
On instruments for fixed stations. Fears that naval expedition will be detained.
Declines RM's request that JH become a candidate for Oxford's Savilian Professorship [see RM's 1839-3-27]. JH plans to move farther from London.
About arrangements for the publication and distribution of JH's Cape observations.
Discusses prospects for meteorological committee of B.A.A.S., on which they both will serve. Lacks time for it. Does not need hourly observations made by Committee of Physico-Mathematical Society of Edinburgh.
Thanks WW for some verses. Informs him that James Ross's expedition has been approved. Discusses various aspects of the expedition, e.g., the placing of instruments on Van Diemen's Land [Tasmania].
Has been getting information about the area with a view to buying a house there; met J. W. Lubbock and was very shocked by Lubbock's unhealthy appearance.
Concerns about equipment for fixed observatories, for which aid will come from B.A.A.S., and for [naval] expedition. Expresses vital importance of meteorological observatory on Van Diemen's Land.
About the question of an astronomer for a vacant position at Kew Observatory.
Thanks WH for the bulbs, seeds, and a book, which he sent from South Africa. JH describes how well the tubers that JH brought back from South Africa are doing. JH complains about the weather in England. Sends WH a specimen of a plant 'photograph' made with W. H. F. Talbot's newly devised system.
Sends plans to construct barometer that he never built; invites JP to use the plans.
Finds that he is unable to attend the Council Meeting so would FB take the chair. Business to be brought before council. Ernesto Capocci has seen a spot on the sun.
Expresses great pleasure that the fixed observatories have received official approval and financial support. Approves of ES's cost estimates. Encloses copy of the B.A.A.S. memorial. Agrees to tell Humphrey Lloyd to order instruments as requested by ES.
Thanks WS for offer of professorship of astronomy at Oxford, but declines it, partly because of other pursuits and health reasons, and considers his astronomical career terminated.
No summary available.
Translation of a work by C. F. Gauss and Wilhelm Weber will provide the information requested. Hopes [William Cranch] B[ond] will participate in magnetic observations. Explains 'Copper Dampers.'
Responds positively to HL's 1839-4-17, and adds some additional comments.
Comments on several approaches to fixing images on paper, especially using pure water as a fixing agent. Has developed a new sensitive paper but is keeping it secret until perfected. Is leaving for Continent on 1 May.
JH reports his discovery of a highly sensitive paper. Tint continues to deepen with time, as bromine does not. Not prepared to reveal process at present. Is off to Paris.