Agenda items for 2 Mar. 1853 meeting of Commission for Restoration of Standards of Lengths and Weights.
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Agenda items for 2 Mar. 1853 meeting of Commission for Restoration of Standards of Lengths and Weights.
The standardization of weights and measures is moving ahead; the question of storage of standards must be addressed.
Has heard that one of JH's daughters [Amelia] has been hurt by burning; expresses concern.
Proposes rules of procedure for use of secondary standards [see GA's 1853-2-7].
Raises a problem for the Standards Commission to consider, namely, that the Bank of England finds it difficult to deal with the decimalization of troy ounces [in the bullion trade] [see JH's 1853-2-9].
Believes that the increasing use of decimal weights should mean that no further evidence need be taken by the Standards Commission [see JH's 1853-2-14].
A notice of meeting of the Standards Commission.
A note accompanying a book of observations being forwarded to JH by GA, and coming from Georgetown, USA.
Believes that the observations that concern JH [see JH's 1853-2-7] with respect to the moon's orbit do not argue for Venusian effects, but GA finds [G.] Seyffarth's writings disturbing, too.
Concerning GA's eclipse lecture and [G.] Seyffarth's claims regarding eclipse observations.
Clarifies meeting details [see JH's 1853-2-27].
Is very much in favor of JH's coinage ideas [see JH's [1851]-1-4], but thinks they may be too bold.
Seeks JH's approval, and signature, on a paper; does not wish to talk about copper coinage.
Thank you note upon receipt of the book of observations [see GA's 1853-2-1].
Question about whether the effect of Venus on the motion of the moon's node is measurable; this was brought on by reading J. H. Seyffert's writings.
Comments on accidental burns to JH's daughter Amelia.
Argues for the decimalization of all weights, measures, and money [see JH's 1852-10-26].
Comments on GA's proposals about the storage of primary standards [see GA's 1853-2-7, i.e., RGO 6.341.30], and about secondary standards [see GA's 1853-2-7, i.e., RGO 6.341.31].
The meeting date is fine, but no hour or place has been specified [see JH's 1853-2-16].
Talks about the means to introduce JH's radical reform ideas for coinage [see GA's 1853-2-12]; would like the Bank of England to go further in decimalizing weights of coins [see JH's 1853-2-11].