From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 January 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.119.197
Summary:
Wants to determine JH's whereabouts for mailing eclipse observation suggestions [see GA's 1850-12-16].
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Wants to determine JH's whereabouts for mailing eclipse observation suggestions [see GA's 1850-12-16].
About the possible use of decimal subdivisions of the pound weight on the docks and at the Customs House.
Likes JH's ideas about decimal coinage [see JH's [1851]-1-4]; will send suggestions for eclipse observations.
About JH's poor health; mentions discovery of two asteroids and new rings of Saturn.