Thanks for observations; comments on one of his own observations; notes imminent move to Collingwood and birth of seventh child.
Thanks for observations; comments on one of his own observations; notes imminent move to Collingwood and birth of seventh child.
Just received RP's Dec. 1837 observations, forwarded from Cape of Good Hope. JH is now president of R.S.L. joint committee of Physics and Meteorology. Meteor shower of 10 Aug. 1839. Describes global magnetic survey conducted on Göttingen Mean Time. Hopes U.S. will join survey. [Enclosure: Printed notice of global magnetic survey, listing participating governments, purposes, and instruments.]
Accepts invitation to party next Tuesday. Regrets not visiting more often at Cavendish Square or Hampstead. JH's wife and 'little one' are well.
[Responding to GO's 1839-11-14], JH will come to the luncheon and meet GO's 'Illustrious Guest.' Will bring additions for Miss Ouseley's autograph collection. Margaret Herschel is recovering well [from birth of Maria Sophia].
Further regarding the Cavendish experiments.
Suggestions by Alexander von Humboldt will be added to R.S.L. report regarding J. C. Ross's expedition. Send copy of Humboldt's letter so that it too may be included.
Fears that he will be unable to attend the Anniversary meeting. Has written to G. B. Airy concerning Orionis.
About astronomical matters, such as parallax and variable stars.