Thanks for turkey. Nothing particular to say about Smith's complaint; approves use of aperient pills for regulation of bowels; recommends living chiefly on an "animal diet".
Thanks for turkey. Nothing particular to say about Smith's complaint; approves use of aperient pills for regulation of bowels; recommends living chiefly on an "animal diet".
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Solicits Smith to provide a testimonial for [William] Swainson for his candidature for the British Museum post lately occupied by [William Elford] Leach; details Swainson's considerable natural history accomplishments. Mrs Martin [Smith's sister] also recommends Swainson.
It has been a long time since he last heard from him. Very busy with professional pursuits. Congratulations on receiving the Copley medal. Would like an abstract of his article on aberrations in chromatic lenses. Comments on this.
Settlement made on Mr. Davenport's back rent. Wishes JH had been there to bargain for William Herschel. Planning trip to London. JH invited to Miss De Luc's party. William Herschel is weak, unable to walk.
Informs FA of his election as an associate of the Astronomical Society. Includes message for Alexis Bouvard.
Informing him that he (FA) has been elected an Associate of the Astronomical Society of London. Postscript : Henry Kater hopes to hear from FA soon. Thanks him for tables of Jupiter, Saturn and Uranus.
Of Cambridge University news, and observatory plans.
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Would like a few of his poems so that she can publish them in an anthology.
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Regarding a suitable date for the next meeting of Council. Construction of tables. Regulations regarding auditors.
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About their relationship.
Announcing his election to the Astronomical Society. Would welcome any communications. Sends reports to M. A. Pictet and thanks for his communications on barometric height. Would be very pleased to be of assistance at any time.
Board of Longitude reluctant to pay for new building at James South's unless South and JH agree to place their observations at Board's disposal.
Has got [Karl/Peter?] Bauer's measurements, so if he calls Monday or Tuesday he can show them to him.
Reasons why JH was unable to see the Atlas when he called.
Regarding H. C. Schumacher's Nachrichten. Astronomical observations. Regarding foreign correspondents for the Astronomical Society.