Thanks JH for sending a copy of his Prelim. Discourse; notes that it has been translated into German from a French translation. Laments that she is 'decaying.'
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Thanks JH for sending a copy of his Prelim. Discourse; notes that it has been translated into German from a French translation. Laments that she is 'decaying.'
Notifying him of a forthcoming meeting of the Council of the R.A.S. Report is ready.
No summary available.
Asks JH to join Sir James South in recommending that WS succeed John Pond as superintendent of the Nautical Almanac. [Marked 'Confidential'.]
No summary available.
Discusses confusion with regard to possible separation of Nautical Almanac from Astronomer Royal and ensuing confusion regarding who will succeed John Pond as superintendent of Nautical Almanac. Asks JH to send letter recommending WS to the Duke.
Thanks for his comments on the Nautical Almanac in relation to the report of the Board of Visitors. W. S. Stratford and his appointment to the Nautical Almanac.
Appreciates JH's candid reply. Explains his reasons for requesting a recommendation, but understands that JH might not give it.
Is grateful for news. Please order a chronometer from Robert Molyneux. Is pleased to hear JH has resumed work on the nebulae again. Would like agreement on stating latitude and time. Would like to send some more memoirs for the R.A.S. No news from Hamburg.
Regrets that JH will be unable to serve on charter revision committee. Asks for any suggestions.
No summary available.
The next time he is in town would he call at the Imperial Fire Office to sign share transfer.