Regarding magnetic disturbances.
Regarding magnetic disturbances.
As Hugh Percy (3rd Duke of Northumberland) has died, it would be very fitting if JH would contribute an obituary notice for the R.S.L.
Grateful for receipt of JH's Cape Results. Describes TH's observations of thread-like 'bridges' among solar spots and questions their cause. Describes 'velocipede' constructed by local mechanic.
Gratitude for receipt of JH's Cape Results by University of Glasgow.
Senate of Marischal College acknowledges gift of JH's Cape Results.
Gratitude for receipt of JH's Cape Results by New York Historical Society.
Gratitude for receipt of JH's Cape Results. Outlines MM's project to catalogue all ninth and tenth magnitude stars by duplicate sweeps with different instruments and observers. Can JH offer suggestions?
Suggests to GA that his observations [see GA's 1847-11-1] might rather support than destroy the theory of the thermo-electric origin of terrestrial magnetism.
Withdrew £25 from Drummonds [Bank] for Caroline L. Herschel. Describes Caroline's deteriorating condition. JH's [Cape Results] arrived three months ago. Despite efforts by friends to convince her that it was hers, [Caroline] presented it to king of Hanover, who already had copy. Received manuscript from JH's daughter Louisa.
[Form letter] Acknowledges receipt of JH's Cape Results by Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia. [Personal note on verso] Reports Association of American Geologists and Naturalists has extended its scope of interest and changed name to 'American Association for the Promotion of Science,' hoping to attract foreign scientists. As secretary, WJ invites JH to attend September meeting in Philadelphia.
Is printing letters of the poet Thomas Campbell and would like JH to look at the proofs of those from his father to Campbell.
Gratitude for receipt of JH's Cape Results. Recently resolved Orion nebula with new refractor from Munich. Working now on annular nebula in Lyra.
Grateful for receipt of JH's Cape Results.
Regrets letting one copy [of JH's Cape Results] go out containing 'cancelled sheet.' Gives printer's explanation for error. Assures JH that no other copies were affected.
In flowery prose thanks JH for 'feeling with me in what I have felt deeply myself,' perhaps referring to one of JH's poems. Is delighted to have learned through W. R. Hamilton that JH is a poet.
Delayed writing in the hope of obtaining some interesting news. Would like a name for some asteroids. Andrew Graham's micrometer works well. Further observations on various stars.
Currents in telegraph wires.
[Form letter] Acknowledges receipt of JH's Cape Results by Geological Society of London.
Writes, on behalf of the Societé philomatique, to thank JH for the magnificent volume [JH's Cape Results].
Talking about the possibility of discovering an 'Irish Asteroid' or perhaps an exterior planet; suggests names for them.