Received packet from JH. Will attend meeting at Greenwich in June. Describes [James] Bradley's observations of stars in Gamma Virginis.
Received packet from JH. Will attend meeting at Greenwich in June. Describes [James] Bradley's observations of stars in Gamma Virginis.
Mentions earlier letter [RS:HS 14.383]. Discusses proposed meeting of the Cultivators of Science, which would occur that summer. Asks if JH would be interested in attending.
Thanking him for his publication on the sun, and stating that it will be placed in the library of the Institute.
Encloses a letter sent to his mother in Devonshire St.. Regarding JH's votes. His plan for removal prospers.
Sends details of the measurement of Wilhelm Struve's standard. Is pleased that JH has given an invitation to [E. de?] Beaumont, who is anxious to become an astronomer and is about to spend £1,200 on instruments. Wishes that JH appeared in town more often.
Vacant rooms at Somerset House and possibility of the R.A.S. being allocated some. Suggests a meeting with Frederick Augustus (Duke of Sussex) to press their cause.
Further remarks on the possibility of rooms for R.A.S. at Somerset House. Will be pleased to see him at the visitation. Is working on a paper on the proper motion of the stars.
When they last met, JH had promised to show him some of the wonders of his 20-ft. reflector. Is in town for a few days and would welcome the chance of visiting him.
No summary available.
Of JG's travels in the south of France, fighting in France, and family news.
Sends preliminary observations that will be prefixed to her book [Mechanism of the Heavens]. Wants JH to make any criticisms of it before it is published.
Would like to see him when in town and introduce him to J. J. Lister and his uncle Luke Howard. Thanks for JH's Prelim. Discourse. Baron Etten is dead.
Borrowed JH's book (Prelim. Discourse) but is so valuable that he intends to purchase a copy. Comments on various passages.
Returns the collection of optical writings that JH had sent. Comments on the controversy over the nature of light. Criticizes paper by Richard Potter attacking JH and other wave theorists of light.
Regrets that William Herschel could not see JH finish WH's catalogue of double stars; thrilled that JH has revived WH's name.
Is in financial difficulties, about to quit the farm, and would be grateful for a loan of £300.
Prof. Barlow's paper on 'fluid refractor' leaves WS doubting JH's report of Beta Capricorni.
Is grateful for his help. Encloses note.
Has met Frederick Augustus (Duke of Sussex), who would be pleased to receive a deputation. The Council of the R.A.S. have appointed a deputation, including JH. F. W. Bessel's innovation with observations.
Introducing a friend, Lieut. Lister Shaw, who has traversed the course of the River Amazon.