Gives location of a planetary nebula.
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Gives location of a planetary nebula.
Wishes JH well at the Cape; describes some of his current observations.
Thanks for the packet of letters. Thomas Henderson has been appointed to the Edinburgh Observatory. Richardson has just completed Brisbane's Catalogue of Southern Stars. Has observed a fortnight's tides for William Whewell.
Describes the departure of an expedition north of the Cape, as well as the pleasures of the country and the beautiful skies for observing. The delivery of mail is, however, so erratic as to be vexatious.
Settling in. Regrets departure of Duncan Stewart. Ignore James South's increasing attacks; they cannot harm JH. Hunted Cape 'wolf' last night. All observing instruments are up and active. Laments poor local workmanship. Praises John Fairbairn's editorials.
Describes enclosed sketches of Cape Flats and mountains, viewed from Feldhausen. Names ships that carry JH's letters, sketches, and bird skins to friends in England.
Introduces Captain James Alexander, who has explored Africa. Will hail JH's return from the Cape with pride.
Has received dispatches from Bedford at last; hopes that JH has been equally fortunate. Encloses a letter from Mrs. Smyth, which gives amusing details of the anniversary of the R.A.S. Comments at length on the character of Sir James South.
Regarding some queries of N. L. Lacaille's Catalogue of Southern Stars. He was severe on Edmund Halley. Can JH inform him if the acorns sent fell off the tree or were beaten off.