Regarding the gales which swept England at the end of November.
Regarding the gales which swept England at the end of November.
Has been very busy observing so has had little time to spare for writing letters. Remarks on the recent star catalogues which he has received. Would FB bring Capt. J. A. Lloyd's case to Frederick Augustus (Duke of Sussex). Sun spots. Meteors in N. America and those at the Cape.
Would FB convey his thanks to the R.S.L. for the award of their medal. Has observed the whole of the southern hemisphere twice. Is pleased to hear of the American support for science.
No summary available.
No summary available.
Frederick Augustus (Duke of Sussex) has still not visited the R.S.L. Will discuss J. A. Lloyd's case with the Duke at the first opportunity. Home news. Will continue to forward pamphlets.
No summary available.
Observations regarding the nebulous star 1281.
Arrangements about meeting with FB.
Is on the point of leaving town for a few days. Is preparing reductions of the observations of N. L. Lacaille.
Regarding the catalogue of N. L. Lacaille. Has sent the resolution regarding the Polar expedition to Hugh Percy (3rd Duke of Northumberland). Must postpone introducing the business concerning the Cape Town Observatory.
Forwards some material from William Lamb [Lord Melbourne]; JH wants to stop any rumors that he is available for the presidency of the R.S.L.
Has had a letter from William Lamb (2nd Viscount Melbourne) regarding the Polar expedition. Is not interested in becoming president of the R.S.L. in succession to Frederick Augustus (Duke of Sussex). Has he the case of H. C. Schumacher's snuff box?
Has received a long letter from F. W. Bessel regarding the discovery of the parallax of a fixed star.
Would he send more details of F. W. Bessel's communication so that it can be read at the next meeting of the R.A.S.
Observations of [Kensa?] received. The George Everest-Thomas Jervis affair.
At the recent council meeting of the R.A.S., JH was nominated as president. Is returning the letters of F. W. Bessel.
Is honored by being nominated as president but would prefer someone else as he is very busy and can ill spare the time.
Regrets that he cannot change the mind of the council of the R.A.S. over its nomination of JH as president.
Unable to see him as he has another meeting to attend. Regarding the loan of the R.A.S.'s theodolite to Thomas Maclear. Two foreign members have been proposed for the R.A.S.