Thanks EC's for EC's observations made with EC's excellent telescope. Discusses Eta Coronae, Gamma Virginis, EC's drawing of M51, and whether Orion changes, stating that JH is 'no believer in rapid changes in Nebulae yet there may be changes....'
Thanks EC's for EC's observations made with EC's excellent telescope. Discusses Eta Coronae, Gamma Virginis, EC's drawing of M51, and whether Orion changes, stating that JH is 'no believer in rapid changes in Nebulae yet there may be changes....'
Asks GS to provide hospitality to J. C. Stewart, who is traveling through Italy. Sent package of books. Hopes GS will write to JH at Cape of Good Hope.
Requests FB to send JH any observations of Gamma Virginis made by FB. Anxious for these because of differences between JH's and Wilhelm Struve's measurements of Gamma Virginis. Provides JH's new determination of the orbital elements of this object. Thanks FB for publications FB sent. JH's brother-in-law, J[ames Calder] Stewart, may visit FB.
Letters of introduction for JS and suggestions whom to visit, especially F. W. Bessel, during JS's trip to Continent and Russia.
Is trying to prepare his book for the press, and is suffering from a severe attack of influenza.
Will not be in town until early June owing to pressure of work. Thanks for information on Van Dieman's Land, but they have decided on the Cape.
JH explains how CH's money will be allotted to her while JH is in Cape Town. Margaret Herschel writes CH a note describing JH's new son William.
Wishes to nominate Mr. Hardin [?], who has written on Indian geology, for membership in the Geological Society.
Today's newspapers confirm shocking report heard last night. Imagines loss and ruin to members. Confident that exalted character of PS's uncle will result in uncle being found blameless. Certain that James [C. Stewart], as new partner, could not bear any shame for magnitude of this long-standing problem. Hopes PS's mother will bear up well. Offers to assist Mrs. Stewart financially. Grateful that James had not yet left for Munich before this happened. Margaret is in shock.
Comments on, and compares, WD's observations of several double stars with the observations of JH and other astronomers. In a postscript JH says 'The papers have told the truth for once—we sail sometime between Sept. and Dec.'
Offers JF advice about the telescope mirror [?] and looks forward to seeing JF on his way to France.
Will check to see whether JH has a spare telescopic mirror JH can give TH. Comments on observing Gamma Virginis and other double stars.
About observing binary stars. JH has decided not to accept the offer of passage on a war ship to the Cape of Good Hope, as he wishes to be beholden to no one for the results of the expedition.
Having been provided with answers by JD to some questions by JH about color-blindness, JH now comments on them and offers some theoretical considerations.
It appears that Peter Stewart, MH's brother, is fighting some kind of battle, the outcome of which will affect the whole family. JH wants to help and offers £5000 through MH to Peter. JH has just completed writing his Treatise Astr.
JH is 'immersed in my nebulae . . .working day and night for dear life'; also found another double star. Urges MH to come to Slough with her mother and brothers.
Answer to FB's queries regarding chronometers.
Is pressed by work, but will come to London if needed; domestic matters brought up to date.
Intends to visit WS after attending Cambridge B.A.A.S. meeting.
Inquires about the time when WP will paint JH's portrait and about the costs involved.