More on machine-made curves [see HP's 1840-1-28].
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More on machine-made curves [see HP's 1840-1-28].
Needs the name of the print seller from whom JH's cousin bought the copy of the print of JH's portrait, so RS can learn how many copies are available. RS will then know whether to 'treat with [the printer] as an honest man or a rogue.'
Sends enclosure to JH. [Humphrey] Lloyd also has a copy and Lloyd will send comments directly to JH.
Is the R.A.S. to send an address to the Queen? The diploma is ready for the King of Denmark.
Writing on behalf of John Russell, sends JH a letter to Francis Tudhope regarding the offer to Tudhope of a position teaching in the Government Schools at the Cape of Good Hope.
Writing on behalf of John Russell, informs JH that Francis Tudhope has accepted the offer of a position teaching in the Government Schools at the Cape of Good Hope. Mentions the travel arrangements for Tudhope and for the other teachers hired.
Has just seen JH's communication in the P.M. regarding an improvement to a lamp. Points out that the late Charles Seward obtained a patent for this improvement some thirty years ago.
Asks JH's opinion on a candidate for a committee position.
Regarding an address to the Queen. Hopes to see him on Thursday.
Would like to know the degree of sensibility to heat of JH's paper. The paper of W. H. F. Talbot is useless for his purpose as only violet heat affects it. Did JH use a flint glass prism for his spectrum experiments? Has he ever used photography to show the impression of polarization and diffraction?
Has received letter and report. Will he consider by Thursday whether to refer the report back to the Committee. Does not think the balloons should be too large. Regarding the sun's effect on climate. Presumes Council cannot alter report.
Having accepted a position teaching in the Government Schools at the Cape of Good Hope, has found himself lacking important information and necessary funds for the impending voyage.
The Treasury awards AS a pension.
Regrets that JH in his address to the R.A.S. should have omitted to mention the names of P. G. le D. Pontecoulant and JL in connection with the calculation of the lunar and planetary perturbations.
Sending a paper, compiled from his late father's notes, for an escapement for an astronomical clock. Would be pleased if JH would communicate it to the R.S.L.
Comments extensively on the orbits of recent comets.
Thanks for his letter. Will communicate to P. G. le D. Pontecoulant what JH has to say about him. It was certainly unwelcome that JH should omit JL's name when referring to the lunar theory.
Has sent the letter and diploma to the King of Denmark. Regarding the printing of Thomas Maclear's paper on N. L. Lacaille. H. C. Schumacher has seen a third comet.
Encloses some more calculations of height by means of the barometric mean temperature. Comments on these. Staying at Ackworth until April.
Acknowledges letter requesting land for the Magnetic Observatory. Has a portion of land available in the S.E. corner of the grounds, but it will be necessary to obtain the permission of Rear Admiral George Elliot.