Encloses account of an explosion against the side of the Royal George, which he first showed to Gilbert Elliot (2nd Earl of Minto). Presents Mrs. Beaufort's best wishes to Margaret Brodie Herschel.
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Encloses account of an explosion against the side of the Royal George, which he first showed to Gilbert Elliot (2nd Earl of Minto). Presents Mrs. Beaufort's best wishes to Margaret Brodie Herschel.
FB pleased by JH's note yesterday announcing JH's resignation [as secretary of] R.S.L. Hopes JH will accept 'another office' in R.S.L. at future date.
Regarding Richard Taylor the printer and the printing of the papers of the R.A.S.
Regarding the climate in Northern Australia.
Commander Richard Copeland wishes to be remembered to him. Sends his own congratulations to Mrs. Herschel (Margaret).
Appointment to an unnamed post. Is to meet John Lee to discuss the instruments; would JH like to join them?
Has had a letter from Henry Foster regarding his pendulum experiments at Ascension.
Thanks for his comments on the Nautical Almanac in relation to the report of the Board of Visitors. W. S. Stratford and his appointment to the Nautical Almanac.
Would like his opinion regarding a matter concerning [Stephen] Groombridge's catalogue. Would he care to write the preface?
Is much obliged for his advice regarding [Stephen] Groombridge's catalogue. Will send him the proof sheets as available. Has he seen Gerard Moll's Decline of Science in England?
Is grateful for his observations on the method of printing [Stephen] Groombridge's catalogue. Fearon Fallows is seriously ill; does JH know of a suitable successor?
His views on a successor to the Cape Astronomer.
Is sending the first sheet of [Stephen] Groombridge's catalogue. Regarding the costs of printing this catalogue. Fearon Fallows has died and Thomas Henderson has been appointed in his place. Congratulations on JH's knighthood.
Would like his comments on the instructions for the new Cape Astronomer.
Thanks for his comments on the Instructions for the newly appointed Cape Astronomer. Is sorry to hear of the failing health of his mother.
Has asked Thomas Henderson to inform JH of his movements so that they can meet one another.
Would like his opinion on a political matter viz disenfranchising of boroughs.
A note about procedures for forwarding JH's papers to the Admiralty.
A note accompanying a letter about meteorological and atmospheric investigations.
Regarding instructions for James Dunlop at Parramatta Observatory. Richard Copeland has been reappointed to the Meteor, now renamed Beacon.