Wishes to obtain copy of JH's observations of sun spots at Cape of Good Hope.
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Wishes to obtain copy of JH's observations of sun spots at Cape of Good Hope.
Elizabeth Sabine's translation of [Alexander von Humboldt's] Cosmos is nearly complete. Hopes JH will accept invitation to review it in Edinburgh Review. Encloses account of great disturbance of December.
Presents to the R.A.S. a drawing of solar spots made during 1843.
Discusses whether John Couch Adams should receive the Copley Medal for his work in the attempted discovery of Neptune.
Reports organization of N. L. Lacaille's star catalog. Suggests method by which to compare this with Thomas Henderson's figures to determine Henderson's method of computation.
Is trying to straighten out the origin of the R.A.S., and giving appropriate credit.
Longmans reckons on 60 pages for the next number so would JH have his article ready to time.
Recommendations on how best to make tidal observations.