About the sad state of the R.S.L. under the presidency of Davies Gilbert, and what is to be done to improve it.
About the sad state of the R.S.L. under the presidency of Davies Gilbert, and what is to be done to improve it.
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Sends a method of estimating the variations in the elements of orbits during the perturbations in longitude and distance. Used it in manuscript when examining Saturn and Jupiter.
Apologizes that JH has been to busy to study James Bradley's observations of double stars sent by SR. Has been busy writing on another subject.
Wishes to learn if Isabella Stewart's health has declined.
About the pressure on JH to complete his book, Prelim. Discourse, and JH's plans about coming to London.
Cannot attend meeting [concerning the Nautical Almanac]. Makes numerous specific recommendations concerning its format and contents. Raises the theoretical question 'Does sidereal time flow uniformly?'
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A note sent with a parcel to be delivered; JH's book is progressing well.
Discusses eighteenth-century observations from Greenwich. Describes curious observations of stars in Gamma Virginis and Polaris.