Regrets to hear of the poor health of Sir William Herschel. Would like a few lines of Sir William's handwriting for his autograph collection.
Regrets to hear of the poor health of Sir William Herschel. Would like a few lines of Sir William's handwriting for his autograph collection.
Thanks for the letter informing him that he was elected corresponding member of the Astronomical Society. Comments on the prize questions. Gives details of his astronomical publications.
Sends latest news of J. E. Bode.
Sending some observations on a comet which appeared last month. Has had the pendulum up for some weeks but has been unable to carry out many observations owing to official duties. Has been working a good deal on occultations. Wishes some had been published as they are of great practical use.
Has been absent the whole summer and fears that his letter acknowledging his election to the Astronomical Society may have gone astray. Is grateful for the honor. Sends a paper of his own on a new method of making observations with the heliotrope. Comments on the usefulness of this instrument.
Can JH deputize for him at the Astronomical Society meeting?
Meeting at Dr. George Pearson's on Friday next.
Hopes JH will meet CB and Francis Baily in the near future to discuss arrangements for the Astronomical Society.
Regarding W. T. Brande's attack on the Astronomical Society. Joseph Banks and his opposition to CB. Recent happenings in the Astronomical Society. Thanks for the volumes.
Will call on JH tomorrow. Has had a letter from Benjamin Gompertz.
Regarding JH's misunderstanding with George Dollond in the latter's quarrel with James South.
Unable to leave his wife. Has read about JH's purchases at Christie's.
Will be having a meeting with the Gwatkins. Regarding becoming a trustee of JH's and matters appertaining to it.
Has had a visit from Mr. Cox. Regarding payment of carriage for parcel from Vienna. Will be visiting him on Tuesday.
Would like to see him and discuss plans regarding his calculating machine.
Invitation to dinner.
Letter of thanks for greetings from JH.
Declines JH's 'polite and kind offer' due to declining health.
Regarding the printing of the report and sanction of council. Details several points on which he requires guidance. New observatories in India. Can JH dine with him on Thursday?
Can he give him the address of Capt. W. E. Parry? Should he send a report to Humphry Davy?