Asks JH to let an examination be made of the standard pound kept at the Royal Mint [see WM's 1853-6-8].
Asks JH to let an examination be made of the standard pound kept at the Royal Mint [see WM's 1853-6-8].
Spells out procedure for letting WM have access to standard weights.
Informs GA of the discovery of an earlier standard pound weight found at the Royal Mint.
Has started a fund for the Miss Grettons.
JH's interpretation of John Reid's bequest supporting professorship of music at University of Edinburgh.
Thanks HS for his 'highly interesting' paper on the 'Universal Postulate,' which will appear in the Westminster Review.
Describes a method developed by [J. J.] Heilmann of 'taking from glass negatives positive impressions of different dimensions.' Praises JH's suggestion that public records be preserved on microscopic negatives.
Invites RJ to visit. Wishes to discuss matter [of political economy] presented to RJ by [Edward] Ryan. Comments on examination system at Haileybury College, advising RJ to 'teach boldly.'