From T. Hildersley, Esq.
33, Berwick Street, W.,
September 9th, 1880.
Dear Sir,—I am very pleased to be able to tell you that I have got the 8-1/2 in. mirror into very fair adjustment—only a slight flare on one side, which I could correct if clouds had not come up, and I have not had a chance since, as my time is very limited.
As it was, comes to Wega came out fine; also debilissima, ε Boötis, μ2 Boötis, was well seen. Stops made little improvement. Nebula in Andromeda very fine, both large and small. Clusters in Hercules well resolved, and Jupiter and Saturn, though low down, were grand; all is clear with any power or aperture.
Yours truly,
(Signed.)
Mr. G. Calver.