About a suggested magnetism conference, Francis Baily's illness, and some remarkable observations by F. W. Bessel.
About a suggested magnetism conference, Francis Baily's illness, and some remarkable observations by F. W. Bessel.
Cannot explain why GA's letter did not reach JH.
Informing JH that he certainly wrote to him from Limerick.
Regarding F. W. Bessel's letter on the irregularity of proper motion in stars. Is it worth printing Nevil Maskelyne's observations on star places?
Urges GA to print any of John Pond's and Nevil Maskelyne's observations that seem free from serious error [see GA's 1844-8-28].
Expands on GA's proposed letter writing scheme in place of holding a magnetic congress [see GA's 1844-7-30].
A note accompanying a draft of the report on magnetic observations to date at British stations, and a circular to be sent out.
Hopes JH will write a memoir of Francis Baily.
Has been put (with GA and W. S. Stratford) on a B.A.A.S. committee to publish the J. J. L. Lalande and the N. L. Lacaille star catalogues [see GA's 1842-11-7]; sends draft request for a grant.
Has sent on the draft report on magnetic observations to W. S. Stratford for completion [see JH's 1844-10-13].
Nine conditions under which JH will accept and test instruments constructed for Cape [of Good Hope] observatory, including the assistance of Mr. Davies in evaluating these.
Regarding object planes for the telescope.
Seeks GA's help to provide information to complete the obituary notice for Francis Baily [see GA's 1844-9-23].
Giving abridged history of the establishment of the new Board of Visitors to the Royal Observatory. Details concerning the Nautical Almanac. Standards commission.
Changing a date of meeting for the magnetic committee of the B.A.A.S., and inviting GA to be there.
Accepts JH's invitation to attend the meeting [see JH's 1844-11-1], and offers JH accommodation for the night.
Thanks GA for offer of accommodation [see GA's 1844-11-2], but JH says he must stay with Miss [Elizabeth] Baily at Tavistock Place.
Regrets his delay in not returning F. W. Bessel's letter. Observations arising from this letter.
Inquires about the possibility of holding a Standards Commission meeting on the Royal Observatory's Visitation Day.
Making arrangements to stay with GA when JH comes for a meeting.