Letter, from Johann Franz Encke to Sir John Herschel, dated at Berlin Autograph letter signed by sender. Regrets he has taken so long to answer his letter. Gives reasons why the Commission does not allocate the same zone to two astronomers. Readings of J. Grooby and T. J. Hussey. Thanks for John Frederick William Herschel's work. J. E. Bode's work will be continued. 16 December 1826