A lady is trying to make an appointment with JH.
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A lady is trying to make an appointment with JH.
Appeals to [JH] for expert opinion on author's 'true theory of our planetary System,' which could initiate a revolution in science but was met by ridicule.
Left 'proof plate' of William Herschel at JH's residence last week. Kept it in cottage for long time. Hopes it will find 'a better place' with JH.
Asks JH if he has thought of compiling William Herschel's works.
Requests JH's opinion on five specific points in 'Report on Standards.'
Refers to 17 July 1827 communication from W. J. Burchell in Brazil to J. S. Duncan, brother of Phillip Duncan, noting increased brightness of Eta Navis, and that Alpha Centauri and Alpha Crucis are double stars.
Challenges JH's letter in the Times today justifying JH's remarks at B.A.A.S. that Charles Wheatstone invented electric telegraph. Believes Wheatstone 'pilfered' invention from Mr. Baines.
Asks JH about calculations of arcs of meridian.
[P.S. on verso of cover. Rest of letter is missing.] Notified Mrs. Knipping of kind wishes sent by JH and wife. Will notify JH when personal effects of Caroline Lucretia Herschel have been inventoried and distributed according to JH's directions. Questions fate of [telescope] given to [J. F. L.] Hausmann by Caroline Herschel now that Hausmann is dead. Suggests donating it to observatory at Göttingen or to 'Archiv' in Hanover.
Lord Aberdeen [G. Hamilton-Gordon] must first refer JH's resignation to Queen Victoria. [?] encouraged Aberdeen to do it quickly, while Aberdeen is still in office.
Letter of introduction for William Walker, who wants to show Walker's nearly finished engraving, Distinguished Men of Science Living 1807-8, to JH.