Evaluates in a detailed manner the magnetical and the meteorological observations organized by the British at various overseas locations. Makes many specific recommendations, generally supporting their continuation.
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Evaluates in a detailed manner the magnetical and the meteorological observations organized by the British at various overseas locations. Makes many specific recommendations, generally supporting their continuation.
Hopes to inscribe a copy of Francis Baily's autograph on the proofs of his portraits. On the plates his full titles should be inscribed; asks JH's help in determining these. How RS can combine this with the autograph. On JH's dispute with James South.
Passes on information received from Thomas Maclear regarding stars. Has tried to use William Simm's object-glass.
Sends correction to data for Gamma Virginis. Asks if JH has 'considered the puzzle of Aristarchus [lunar crater]' discussed in WS's Cycle of Celestial Objects.
R.A.S. making exception in letting J. H. Mädler's chart be removed for JH. Continues observation of Gamma Virginis.