Has forwarded four boxes of geological specimens by the Bosphorus; these are the illustrations for [Andrew] Bain's map. Peace is about to be declared in the Kaffir War. There have been several bush fires and one almost damaged Feldhausen.
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Has forwarded four boxes of geological specimens by the Bosphorus; these are the illustrations for [Andrew] Bain's map. Peace is about to be declared in the Kaffir War. There have been several bush fires and one almost damaged Feldhausen.
Congratulates TM on engineering the construction of transit circle. Sent letter to Francis Beaufort concerning transit circle.
Has received two notes, one from G. B. Airy and one from Francis Beaufort informing him that the Admiralty has promised to supply a transit circle; the estimates have now been passed. The Magnetic Observatory building at the Cape has been destroyed by fire. Andries Stockenström is taking an active part in politics. H. G. W. Smith has been recalled.
Andrew Bain's geological work received well. JH has little time for personal correspondence.
Is grateful for JH's letter to the Admiralty recommending a transit circle for the Cape. Comments on a suitable room for it in the Observatory. Has just had a peep at Encke's comet. Still trouble with the Kaffirs. Will be pleased to see Willy [Herschel] when he passes that way.
Approves of G. W. H. Maclear's appointment at Cape Observatory [Second Assistant]. JH's family will welcome G. W. H. Maclear to Collingwood during his England visit.
William Mann goes to England to receive transit circle. TM describes plans for the instrument.
Sends parallax measurements for Alpha Centauri.
The Australian ship carrying the gold for England has visited the Cape. Many of the Cape people have moved to Australia. Comments on the gold.