Thanks GA for his 1850-4-1, and provides details of a likely candidate.
Thanks GA for his 1850-4-1, and provides details of a likely candidate.
Sends some post office stamps to pay for a 'certificate'.
Selection procedures for the vacant astronomy post at Trivandrum [see RS's 1850-3-31].
Discusses changes in system of awarding R.S.L. Royal Medals.
Returns [WB's] paper on the zodiacal light. Notes error and offers JH's ideas about light's source.
Cannot accept the invitation to stay during the B.A.A.S. meeting in Edinburgh, as JH will be unable to come.
About some difficulty in trying to determine [Andrew] Graham's interest in the Trivandrum post.
[John Russell] Hind is being considered for the post of astronomer at Trivandrum in India.
[Andrew] Graham is not interested in the post [see JH's 1850-4-23].
A Mr. Patton has applied for a position as astronomer. Is he 'conversant with practical observing'?
Reimbursement from Navy for bills paid by JH to Georg Merz for 'Cape Equatorial.'