Writes to point out an error in a pamphlet he had written. Discusses plans for upcoming trip to the north.
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Writes to point out an error in a pamphlet he had written. Discusses plans for upcoming trip to the north.
More corrections of errors [in reduction of JH's catalogue of nebulae].
Came to Florence on account of the sudden death of Mrs. [Joanna B.] Horner. Thanks for the translation of a book of the Iliad, but thinks only Greek scholars should read it. Has some queries regarding the migration of hippopotomi; can JH supply any facts or references?
Thanks JH for his 1862-6-2. Apologizes for misstatements TP had made [Stroud Journal, 10 May 1862] about William Herschel.
More corrections of errors [in reduction of JH's catalogue of nebulae].
Per JH's directions, forwarded presentation copies [of JH's Cape Results] to J. C. Melvill for distribution to libraries in India.
Is applying for professorship at Addiscombe Military College and would like JH's support.
Received five copies of JH's Cape Results. Will forward them to designated institutions in India.
Checking the accuracy of a writer's expression of JH's views.
Enclosed is from Mr. Moffat, son of the missionary. Thanks for the essay on Meteorology. The Cape Meteorological Observations for 1841-7 were printed under the direction of Edward Sabine. The mss. for the later series are in possession of Robert FitzRoy, who is trying to find the means to print them. Serious gales at the Cape. Vessel wrecked on Sunday night attempting to enter Table Bay.
Is an amateur astronomer, interested especially in sidereal astronomy. Has constructed a small telescope. Can JH advise him on good books dealing with sidereal astronomy?
Requests that JH return a paper sent to him.
As GA is about to leave on holiday, he brings JH up to date on the state of the nebula calculations [see JH's 1862-5-28].
Has been ill, which accounts for the delay in answering his letter. Has applied for the position at Addiscombe. Remarks concerning volcanoes and his own and JH's queries regarding them.
Attempts a more accurate estimate of work to be done on nebula catalogue [see JH's 1862-6-27].