From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[26 September 1866]
Source of text:
RGO 6.149.14
Summary:
JH responds with an assessment of the Indian observatories [see GA's 1866-9-24].
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
JH responds with an assessment of the Indian observatories [see GA's 1866-9-24].
Is glad JH is going to assist with the Standards. Outlines his scheme for the Standards.
Wants JH's opinion on the question of maintaining observatories at Bombay and Madras.
Has been asked to serve on a new Commission on Weights and Measures; indications are that the metric system is being recommended to the Indian government.
Comments on the work of the Commission on Weights and Measures as outlined by GA [see GA's 1866-9-13].