Regarding measure of Virginis.
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Regarding measure of Virginis.
Believes GA's measurements [see GA's 1845-10-1] seriously in error, and strenuously defends JH's method.
Working on double star orbits. Responds to WW's question [see WW's 1845-8-20] about proper mathematical education at Cambridge, for the most part agreeing with WW's preference for classical works.
Rejoices that RH is studying orbit of Mu2 Bootis. Suggests way to simplify calculations. Compares orbits for Gamma Virginis calculated by various observers. Notice of systematic errors.
How does one jog the memory of the First Lord of the Treasury [see GA's 1845-10-3]?
Concerned about delay in government decision about magnetic observatories.
Letter of introduction to WW for the son of Sir Jeremiah Bryant, then entering Trinity College.
S. J. A. Compton [Lord Northampton] has addressed a private letter to Robert Peel [see GA's 1845-10-9].
Results of testing at Collingwood by JH and W. R. Dawes of two 8-inch object glasses made by William Simms for Cape of Good Hope observatory.
Supplement to JH's report [see JH's 1845-10-10] on object glasses for Cape Observatory. Different results at lower powers when observing planets.
Has been considering what principle should be followed in the computation of the orbits of double stars. Gives his views.
Thanks GA for the information about the presentation made to F. W. Bessel [see GA's 1845-10-20], and for sharing Bessel's reply.
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Thanks for the paper on the photographic effect of light on drugs. JH also comments on the photographic experiments of Mary Somerville.
Received 50 copies of memoirs of James Grahame. Will delete one passage in the copies he will distribute. Congratulates JQ on his literary accomplishment.