Sends copy of Literary Gazette, containing notice of [JH's Cape Results], which WJ saw while visiting mutual friend J. C. Ross.
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Sends copy of Literary Gazette, containing notice of [JH's Cape Results], which WJ saw while visiting mutual friend J. C. Ross.
Discusses Mrs. Sabine's translation of [Alexander von] Humboldt's Cosmos, particularly some theological passages.
Encloses copies of configurations of nebulae clusters and explains his readings. Has he heard of Macedoine Melloni's water eye piece? [Andrew] Graham has invented a new micrometer.
Asks for latest chemical information on platina groups, or 'Platinoids.' In trying to remove platina from mineral specimens JH may have found new metal. Describes its characteristics. P.S.: Keep this information private.
Informing JH that he has sent a letter to John Lee [RS:HS.4.117] and that Lee agrees with WB and wonders if it would be possible to obtain JH's support. Encloses drawings and details of Francis Ronalds's self registering barometer.
Gratitude for library's receipt of JH's Cape Results.
Fifteen copies [of JH's Cape Results] sent as JH directed. Remainder of 112 copies due today from binder. Awaiting JH's instructions for distribution.
Gratitude for gift of JH's Cape Results. Just returned from geological tour of highlands with [Bernhard] Studer from Bern [Switzerland]. Hopes to purchase Madame Witte's 'model of the Moon...for Edinburgh,' if it has not been bought in London. Observed Neptune at Oxford in company with U. J. J. Leverrier, J. C. Adams, and Wilhelm Struve.
Copy of JH's Cape Results was sent to king of Prussia. Other copies will be forwarded to astronomers in Germany. Note on [Alexander von] Humboldt's itinerary.
Gratitude for receipt of JH's Cape Results.
Comments on EC's observations of some nebulae and comets.
Asks JH about calculations of arcs of meridian.
Gratitude for gift of JH's Cape Results, not yet received. Send copy for [St. Andrews] University through Smith, Elder & Co., booksellers to the university. Concurs with JH on names for asteroids.
Happy to learn that Cape equatorial [telescope] is ready. Address it to Francis Beaufort at Admiralty Office. Discusses payment. Sent [Cape Results] as GM instructed.
Copies [of JH's Cape Results] have been distributed as JH instructed. U.S. government does not permit envoy to carry private parcels on official travel. Ambassador George Bancroft is out of town. Suggests writing to each American recipient and ask directions for delivery.
Gratitude on behalf of Yorkshire Philosophical Society for JH's offer to send Cape Results.
Only received JH's letter yesterday as he does not visit Cork very often. Is not surprised at JH's findings on platinum. Gives some of the more important memoirs on platinum. Is pleased that JH is interested in chemical research into platinum.
Delivery of copies [of JH's Cape Results] to Munich as directed by JH will result in charge. Does JH want to apply to Bavarian minister to transmit these free?
Completion and transfer of telescope for Cape [of Good Hope]. Grateful for receipt of [Cape Results].
Acknowledges receipt of JH's Cape Results by Ordnance Survey library.