Reports that the printing of J. J. L. Lalande's Catalogue of Those Stars in the Histoire céleste française... and N. L. Lacaille's Catalogue of 9766 Stars in the Southern Hemisphere (which includes a preface by JH) is 'progressing satisfactorily.'
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Reports that the printing of J. J. L. Lalande's Catalogue of Those Stars in the Histoire céleste française... and N. L. Lacaille's Catalogue of 9766 Stars in the Southern Hemisphere (which includes a preface by JH) is 'progressing satisfactorily.'
A notice of meeting of the Standards Commission.
Further to resolving the time conflict [see GA's 1847-5-15] and sending out invitations for Visitation Day.
The alterations to N. L. Lacaille's Catalogue of 9766 Stars in the Southern Hemisphere are nearly finished.
Sends a proof of the preface that JH wrote for N. L. Lacaille's Catalogue of 9766 Stars in the Southern Hemisphere; WS also gave a proof to G. B. Airy and to Richard Sheepshanks and requested that they comment on it.
WS has given instructions for forwarding JH's letters to Laplace [?] Lodge on Sunday and to Alton afterwards.
Wants Thomas Henderson's ambiguous reductions mentioned in N. L. Lacaille's Catalogue of 9766 Stars in the Southern Hemisphere.
Is concerned about the location of packages relating to the new edition of N. L. Lacaille's Catalogue of 9766 Stars in the Southern Hemisphere.
CD would like to call on JDH.
Dispute with W. S. Stratford over proof sheets. Efforts to appease [T. R.] Robinson. RS's progress on works of N. L. Lacaille and J. J. L. Lalande.
Sends RS his address so that RS or G. B. Airy can send proofs.
RS will disclaim editorial responsibility for 'Preface' to J. J. L. Lalande's work if W. S. Stratford modifies it substantially. G. B. Airy is upset by omissions in 'Preface.' Usefulness of J. B. J. Delambre's work in understanding observations of N. L. Lacaille.
Will send measurements of the requested stars [see GA's 1847-5-15] as soon as JH can consult the appropriate papers.
Discusses how the late Francis Baily should be credited in J. J. L. Lalande's Catalogue of Those Stars in the Histoire céleste française....
Has been unable to write previously owing to an attack of fever. Pleasant recollections of life at the Cape. Is sorry to hear the news of JH's son William. News of Hardinge [JC' s child].
Gives GA an address for the next while, and tells GA what JH has done about invitations for Visitation Day [see JH's 1847-5-19].
Asks JH to retain all proofs of the preface that JH wrote for N. L. Lacaille's Catalogue of 9766 Stars in the Southern Hemisphere.
Thanks for JS’s note concerning a proposal [concerning some aspect of education of poor children?] which CD has to decline because of his poor health and his work in Natural History.
Discusses accounts.
Cannot visit Alford [farm] this summer.
Will call on JDH on Thursday, if convenient.