FB was elected associate of Astronomical Society.
FB was elected associate of Astronomical Society.
It has been a long time since he last heard from him. Very busy with professional pursuits. Congratulations on receiving the Copley medal. Would like an abstract of his article on aberrations in chromatic lenses. Comments on this.
Settlement made on Mr. Davenport's back rent. Wishes JH had been there to bargain for William Herschel. Planning trip to London. JH invited to Miss De Luc's party. William Herschel is weak, unable to walk.
Informs FA of his election as an associate of the Astronomical Society. Includes message for Alexis Bouvard.
Informing him that he (FA) has been elected an Associate of the Astronomical Society of London. Postscript : Henry Kater hopes to hear from FA soon. Thanks him for tables of Jupiter, Saturn and Uranus.
Of Cambridge University news, and observatory plans.