Francis Jeffrey (Lord Jeffrey) is slowly recovering. He has stated several times that JH is the man to review the 2nd volume of Kosmos. Sends prospectus of the Physical Atlas. Returns to Haileybury on the 18th. Richard Jones is in Argyle.
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Francis Jeffrey (Lord Jeffrey) is slowly recovering. He has stated several times that JH is the man to review the 2nd volume of Kosmos. Sends prospectus of the Physical Atlas. Returns to Haileybury on the 18th. Richard Jones is in Argyle.
Concerned about the sending and receiving of some of Caroline Herschel's bequests to JH. AK also talks about arrangements for some other people following Caroline Herschel's death.
Pleased to receive JH's letter of 12 June. Has to visit Agulhas to view the erection of the lighthouse. Gives details of the history of this new lighthouse. Pity François Arago does not continue his experiments with gas. Governor is in the North of the Country visiting the emigrant Boers.
Discusses WW's essay on tides for JH's Admiralty Manual, aspects of JH's Outlines Astr., and planetary astronomy in general.
Returning JH's proof sheet with errors noted in pencil. Gives some of his recent observations on the satellites of Saturn.
Sending notices of several variable stars he has observed recently. Observed Encke's comet twice. Newly discovered variable stars will be discussed in his forthcoming notes to the Ecliptic charts. Sends a small pamphlet on the expected comet.
[Charles?] Brooke received £500 for his photographic apparatus. Thinks [Francis] Ronalds should receive similar compensation for his device. Discusses apparatus and award.
Thanks for the diploma of the R.A.S. and for JH's Cape Results.
Delayed replying to JH's letter until he had more leisure. Will be pleased to nominate JH's son for a cadetship at Addiscombe.
Francis Beaufort thinks that FB's essay in the Admiralty Manual should include a few lines on the height of the waves of the ocean. FB has asked Beaufort to write these lines.
Lord Lovelace [William King] is collecting all works on moon's influence on weather. Asks for JH's suggestions.
Asks JH for his opinion of F. W. A. Argelander's letter concerning the publication of his work by the R.A.S.
Sends JH a mathematical theorem.
Can expect a visit from Jacques Babinet. Regarding the planet Neptune and its discovery.
Wants more information about a Venus parallax expedition.
Louisa and Johnny [Herschel] are well. Called at India House to see Mr. Hooper. Gives requirements of the various examinations and thinks Willy [Herschel] would do well to stay with [Charles] Pritchard, while Johnny can remain and study at home.
Was pleased to receive his note and to hear that he is in good health and spirits. Urges him to come to Ireland.
Is sending on the proofs as he does not know the printer.
Explains how the money from the Admiralty came to be awarded as it was [see JH's 1848-9-24].
Comments about the proposed Venus parallax expedition and their method of measurement [see JH's 1848-9-24].