AP's name should not appear in dedication of JH's Cape Results. Consulted friend; awaiting reply. But will accept whatever JH wishes.
AP's name should not appear in dedication of JH's Cape Results. Consulted friend; awaiting reply. But will accept whatever JH wishes.
Has no one else to offer his rooms so they are at JH's disposal. Has notified Mr. Hill that JH will be requiring them.
Sends the revised financial report that records the final printing and publication costs of J. J. L. Lalande's Catalogue of Those Stars in the Histoire céleste française... and N. L. Lacaille's Catalogue of 9766 Stars in the Southern Hemisphere.
Now has in hand published copies of J. J. L. Lalande's Catalogue of Those Stars in the Histoire céleste française... and N. L. Lacaille's Catalogue of 9766 Stars in the Southern Hemisphere.
Does JH think it worthwhile to extend his atmospheric wave investigation? Will be at the B.A.A.S. meeting at Oxford.
Sends two of his papers. R. I. Murchison has now received the Order of Dannebrogg. If JH thinks he can utilize the order once conferred on him he should write to the King. P.S. King is now dead, but could pass the letter to the appropriate body.
Regarding his observations of the heavens and its relation to theological matters.
Satisfied with JH's decision [to include AP's name in Cape Results].
Has re-examined work on southern deviation. Still cannot see his mistake. Re-presents his ideas for further comments.
Sends paper for JH to read. Should it be published in R.S.P.T.?
Thanking him for his letter in answer to hers on theological doctrine and its relation to JH's observations.
Tells JH that his invitation to visit came too late. Regrets deeply not having the opportunity to meet, but expects to do so next year. Hopes to present two works to JH at that time. Mentions working with the talented P. L. Seidel, his assistant.
Tells JH of [P. L. von] Seidel's success in comparing luminosity of stars by means of a photometer. The results match those of JH. Sends JH a copy requesting that the form be ignored and it be communicated to the R.A.S.
A resolution passed by members of the B.A.A.S. meeting at Oxford urges the publication of William Herschel's papers in one volume.
Will send his man to C. R. Weld. F. W. Bessel will be in good time for council. Is glad he is on the last chapter.
Responds to JH's request [1847-6-28] that RS inquire about Samuel B. Lamb. Has visited [W. R.] Dawes and his telescope; thinks he will be productive. Lefevre [George Shaw-Lefevre?] has started for the university, adding 'what chance he has of success I can't guess.' On JH's contacts with Cambridge University.
As instructed, sent 14 copies of JH's book to James Hayday, bookbinder. Confirms style of binding, lettering, and folding of plates requested by JH. One hundred copies will be finished by end of week.
Has not yet received copies [of JH's Cape Results] from Smith, Elder & Co. [Algernon Percy,] Duke of Northumberland called to discuss binding but made no decisions. Awaiting JH's instructions by return post.
Sending a copy of his Essay on the Nile and its tributaries. Has received evidence from Africa, which corroborates his theories.
Before JH's letter of yesterday arrived, [Algernon Percy] Duke of Northumberland returned and selected binding pattern for thirteen copies [of JH's Cape Results]. Two presentation copies will be ready and be sent to Peter Stewart Monday.