Latest news of his machine. His book is going to press in 10 days. Would like proofsheet of last sheet of JH's 'Sound.'
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Latest news of his machine. His book is going to press in 10 days. Would like proofsheet of last sheet of JH's 'Sound.'
Regarding CB's attitude to the machine. Is sending rough proof of the page on 'Sound.'
Thanks NB for sending volume I of NB's translation into English of P. S. Laplace's Mécanique céleste. Praises the translation and notes that it shows the high level of science in the U.S. Will send NB some of JH's publications.
Would like JH's drawing of the lake [?] measuring operation.
No summary available.
Has received and comments on materials sent, including Nathaniel Bowditch's translation of P. S. Laplace's Mécanique céleste and a paper by J. W. Lubbock.
Sets out JH's preferences with regard to developing a system of reductions of astronomical observations that could then be easily applied.
Asks help in summarizing scientific labors of her late husband, Thomas Young, for memoir by Hudson Gurney. [Addressed to 'William Herschale, Esqr.']
Hopes to meet JH and [James] South in summer. Announces emperor's decision to support measurement of the 3.5° latitude meridian throughout the entire Russian empire. WS is responsible for directing work in the north. Emphasizes the importance of maintaining correct linear standards uniform with both France and England. Requests a copy of the English standard so as to compare it with the Russian measurements of degrees.
JH agrees to assist Hudson Gurney in writing biography of Thomas Young. Please send catalogue of Young's works. Ask Hudson Gurney to write JH.
Plan for the comparison of the strengths of variously sized telescopes.
Reports circumstances surrounding death of a Mr. Beckwith, for whom JH serves as an executor.
Sending a letter he has received, and would like JH's opinion on it [probably about his telescope; see P. Barlow's 1830-3-14].
Regarding his forthcoming pamphlet and his attitudes to scientific societies. Sent him the wrong page of 'Sound.' Has just returned from Leicestershire. David Brewster sent a problem.
Suggests Peter Barlow should test his telescope by carrying out a series of observations.
Thanks for his letter, which had been forwarded to his old address. Is pleased he intends working on double stars, though 70 Ophiuchi may prove difficult. Will send some of his own readings for double stars. Like him, he is astonished at the acrimony of the attack on Thomas Young and the Nautical Almanac.
On behalf of [J. F.] Encke, asks that Greenwich observations be given to library of Berlin Observatory.
Outlining his scheme for the comparison of the strengths of various telescopes, which JH seems to have misunderstood.
Regarding his projected biography of Dr. Thomas Young. His own book on the decline of science is in the press. Regarding the life and manners of Dr. Young.
No summary available.