Regarding his forthcoming pamphlet and his attitudes to scientific societies. Sent him the wrong page of 'Sound.' Has just returned from Leicestershire. David Brewster sent a problem.
Regarding his forthcoming pamphlet and his attitudes to scientific societies. Sent him the wrong page of 'Sound.' Has just returned from Leicestershire. David Brewster sent a problem.
Suggests Peter Barlow should test his telescope by carrying out a series of observations.
Thanks for his letter, which had been forwarded to his old address. Is pleased he intends working on double stars, though 70 Ophiuchi may prove difficult. Will send some of his own readings for double stars. Like him, he is astonished at the acrimony of the attack on Thomas Young and the Nautical Almanac.
On behalf of [J. F.] Encke, asks that Greenwich observations be given to library of Berlin Observatory.
Outlining his scheme for the comparison of the strengths of various telescopes, which JH seems to have misunderstood.
Regarding his projected biography of Dr. Thomas Young. His own book on the decline of science is in the press. Regarding the life and manners of Dr. Young.
No summary available.
Mrs. Somerville cannot decide what to call her book [Mechanism of the Heavens]. Please advise so publishing can commence.
Is sorry to note the tone of CB's last letter concerning his projected biography of Dr. Thomas Young, but he means to carry out his project. Edward Sabine received £1000 from the Board of Longitude.
Does not wish to see HG's biography of Thomas Young until its publication. Anything JH submits must remain unaltered, with JH's name attached. Will not give reasons. Requests copy of Young's article 'Tides' in Encyclopaedia Britannica.
Accepts JH's invitation to visit next Thursday. Expecting IG's brother today.
Further remarks on Dr. Thomas Young and JH's projected biography. Has had a copy of a letter from J. F. Encke about an Astronomical Ephemeris for the Society for Promoting Useful Knowledge.
Has had a letter from Wilhelm Struve regarding the Standard. Could HK bring it to the notice of the R.S.L., and advise JH?
Has never seen the fair copy of William Herschel's polishing book. Will be pleased to assist Wilhelm Struve regarding the Standards. Will ask George Everest to call on him and discuss the Indian operations. How did Herschel perfect the adjustment of his object glass? Has been experimenting with the Josef Fraunhofer spots.
No summary available.
Writes to announce the birth of JH's and Margaret's first daughter, Caroline Emilia Mary.
Send Encyclopaedia Britannica volumes with Thomas Young's article on tides and T. R. Robinson's article on sound. When will HG's [biography of Young] be published?
Says manuscript [Mechanism of the Heavens] cannot be improved materially except perhaps on one or two small points. Will look at it again when it is together in a whole. Announces birth of JH's daughter [Caroline] that morning.
Not interested in any contest of telescopes; will view objects desired by PB as they fit with JH's observational plans.
Misplaced papers are now found. HK must be 'first authority' on scale constructed for Wilhelm Struve. JH improved telescope by separating eyepiece lenses. JH's new baby girl.