Asks JH to pay CH's debt to his mother and deduct that amount from next annuity payment to CH.
Asks JH to pay CH's debt to his mother and deduct that amount from next annuity payment to CH.
Gratified that JH appreciates the astronomical legacy that she left at Slough. Explains that she returned to Hanover because she felt that 'it would be in vain to struggle any longer against age and infirmity.'
The Germans are printing many of William Herschel's papers; comments that 'there does not pass a month but something appears in print.'
Worries that Johann Pfaff is unqualified to translate William Herschel's papers into German; hopes that JH will be the primary authority for commenting on WH's work.
Hopes to receive more correspondence from JH. Often wishes that she could be with JH in order to ensure that he will not overwork himself like William Herschel did.
Researching double stars. Comparing his finding to William Herschel's, finds that most are compatible. The 40-ft. reflector is unusable, but hopes to try the 20-ft. Heard that WH's papers will be translated into German; wishes Johann Pfaff to undertake it. Asks CH to send him a copy of the finished translation.
Assures JH that she will send Johann Pfaff's German translation of William Herschel's papers as soon as they are published.