François Arago has communicated JH's letter informing him that UL has been awarded the Copley Medal.
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François Arago has communicated JH's letter informing him that UL has been awarded the Copley Medal.
Will put the matter of UL's medal into the hands of Edward Sabine, the Foreign Secretary, who will hand it to the Ambassador for delivery to France.
Is pleased with the arrangements for the forwarding of his medal. Is sending for the R.S.L. five examples of his researches.
Regarding his Copley medal, has written a letter of thanks to the Society. Does not doubt that the new planet will be discovered.
Thanks for his visit to Collingwood. Regarding JH's great work. Would like to exhibit them to the King of France.
Can expect a visit from Jacques Babinet. Regarding the planet Neptune and its discovery.
Regarding the work of Yvon Villarceau on double stars. Would like a reference from Sir William Herschel's paper.
Has just been able to consult Sir William Herschel's papers. Regarding Yvon Villarceau's method of measuring the orbits. May be like his own, which he briefly outlines.
Would like to ask a few more questions regarding JH's method outlined in his last letter. Can UL submit it to the Institute?
Found his letter on return from London. Would be pleased for UL to submit part of his letter of 19 Mar. to the Institute. Further comments on part of this letter.
Read part of JH's letter to the Institute and Yvon Villarceau also presented his own method. Will see the letter printed in the Comptes rendus.