Sending all his papers on the deviations of tints, suitably amended to give DB due acknowledgement. Queries regarding some of DB's statements. Supports his theories in a new paper he has written for the Cambridge Philosophical Society.
Sending all his papers on the deviations of tints, suitably amended to give DB due acknowledgement. Queries regarding some of DB's statements. Supports his theories in a new paper he has written for the Cambridge Philosophical Society.
Further news regarding the position of organist at Hereford. Hopes JH's parents are well.
Reasons why his father does not wish to become the president of the Astronomical Society. Has attended a meeting of the Philosophical Society. Please send three or four copies of the address of the Astronomical Society.
Declining invitation for William Herschel to be President of the Astronomical Society.
Fears that a letter written to him in November may not have reached him. Will send him a copy of his paper of colors. A Philosophical Society has been formed at Cambridge.
Further invitation to breakfast with them and Sir Walter Scott.
No news of the Board of Longitude. Has informed Thomas Beckwith that JH will be with him on Wednesday. Gives an example in functions.
Cambridge University has agreed to build a new observatory [Madingley Road] and now the matter of collecting subscriptions for it must begin.
Has received his letter written in November a little late. Observations on refraction and allied subjects.
Announces new Astronomical Society. Invites HW to become associate. Mentions planned observatory at Cape of Good Hope.
The organist is to be judged by the Chapter. Will bear JH's suggestion in mind. Wishes JH could be considered for the Lucasian Professorship. Would like to meet him if possible. Unable to understand one of his papers.
Announces newly formed Astronomical Society. Invites AB to join.
Announces formation of the Astronomical Society. Will be pleased to propose [CG] as an associate.
Asks if FB is willing to be proposed as an Associate member of the Astronomical Society.
Rules of new Astronomical Society. Offers to propose JB as associate.
There has been another fire at Hereford. [W. G.?] Hayter is to be judged next Tuesday. Hopes all are well. Own family has suffered from an attack of influenza.
CB is 'incurable castle-builder.' Denies that JH falls easily into love. Eradicating 'one hastily conceived & silly passion' has deadened JH's heart. Any future love must follow a long acquaintance and friendship.
Has just returned from the Chapter, which has been considering the case of [W. G.?] Hayter. Will now decide on Thursday as new fires have taken place.
Subscriptions to the fund to build the observatory [see GP's 1820-5-6] are coming in only slowly.
Coming to Slough at Lady Herschel's invitation.