Hopes that JH will visit Ireland and if he does that he will visit them. David Brewster also intends visiting Ireland.
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Hopes that JH will visit Ireland and if he does that he will visit them. David Brewster also intends visiting Ireland.
JH will be presented with the Gold Medal of the Astronomical Society of London.
Further regarding parcels of books sent to G. S. G. Santini of Padova. Details and comments on telescopes used for observations.
Thanks for his valuable communications. His theory regarding the method of determining the difference of parallax is ingenious. Regarding the difference in observations of certain stars between Dublin and Greenwich. Returns G. A. A. Plana's letter and comments on this. Has not yet printed his paper on fixed stars.
Describes observations made as he travelled and people visited on journey from London to Ancona.
Has been waiting for a letter from Basil Hall regarding the availability of his pendulums, but has heard nothing. Surprised at the error in William Lambton's calculations. What does he think of the method of finding the figure of the earth by measuring the parallax of the moon? Is writing in bed. Has been polishing a mirror for T. J. Hussey.
Announces a new step to all astronomers toward understanding the solar system due to work of [Thomas] Clausen of the Altona observatory. Clausen recognized that the comet discovered by Biela was the same as that of 1805 and 1772. HS gives details of circumstances.
Has been transcribing his paper on suspensions. Comments on this and hopes it will be received by the council. Would like to know if his paper has been received.
Is sending his paper on the aberration so that it can be laid before the Board of Longitude. Also sending new table for the measurement of heights by means of the barometer. Regarding the distribution of the Memoirs to Associates.
Was favored with his letter. Comments on his paper and revised it. Hopes to be in town on Thursday. Believes [Stephen] Lee has the last number of Annales de chimie.
Wishes to print the observations WP presented to the R.S.L. in his forthcoming Journal. Can JH assist him; has obtained permission from Humphry Davy.
Expressing his gratitude for the kindness received from JH while staying in England. Thanks for the Memoir he has received.
Describes plan to carry out pendulum experiments with G. B. Airy. Asks JH for help in borrowing instruments from the R.S.L.
Asking for introductions to certain men of science in Paris. Revision of his views on his figure of the earth, and casting doubt on Edward Sabine's pendulum observations.
Preparing to give a lecture at the R.S.L., and writes seeking some information. Comments on some work of G. A. Plana and P. S. Laplace. [Much of this letter is illegible.]
About JG's health, the need for JH to marry, and plans for the summer.
Sending his paper on the 'Figure of the Earth.' Description of work at Greenwich Observatory. Remarks on projected expedition to Falmouth and Ashbourne.
No summary available.
As MF will be unable to attend the next meeting of the Glass Committee, he sends JH the analysis of the glass produced in one experiment, emphasizing its consistency and high quality.
Declines an invitation of JH's, being 'engaged sixteenfold' that day. Invites JH to a party another day.