Outlining his scheme for election of candidates to a post [appears to be an astronomer for an observatory].
Outlining his scheme for election of candidates to a post [appears to be an astronomer for an observatory].
Has received TH's alterations for TH's publication. Astronomical Society's council is offering TH some volumes of Greenwich observations.
Comments on the observations in two of JG's papers.
Invitation from Duchess of Clarence [Adelaide] calls JH to London. Appointments with [Davies] Gilbert and R. H. Inglis on Monday. Will reschedule Board of Longitude meeting. Sent containers for Mr. Atherton. Paid MPH's bills. [Agnes] Kater is recovering. News of Beckwiths and James Grahame.
Announcing his decision of resigning from the Secretaryship of the R.S.L.
Informs DG that JH is resigning as secretary of R.S.L. [at the anniversary date?] and expresses great regret that some regard the position of secretary not as an elected position, but in the patronage of the President.
Informs FB that it is JH's intention to resign as secretary of the R.S.L. at the next anniversary meeting.
Informs HK that JH intends to resign as secretary of the R.S.L.
Astronomical Society will lend instruments, including a Beaufoy Clock and a transit circle, to WS for his observations.