Needs clarification of JH's annotation [see JH's 1851-4-2].
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Needs clarification of JH's annotation [see JH's 1851-4-2].
Comments on a contract to be used by the Mint, for its coin manufacturers.
Reports on observations made of one of the Mint's potential contractors [see GA's 1851-4-29].
Asks for JH's assistance in inviting foreign astronomers to Visitation Day at the Royal Observatory.
About the location of Julius Caesar's landing in Britain and the location of subsequent battles.
Still pursuing Julius Caesar's path in Britain [see GA's 1851-3-29]; wants local information from JH.
Are there any earthworks in the wood near Hawkhurst [see GA's 1851-11-4]?
About the possible use of decimal subdivisions of the pound weight on the docks and at the Customs House.
Is inquiring further into the usefulness of the weights [see JH's 1851-9-27].
Has sent testimonial regarding John Hind to William Parsons (3rd Earl of Rosse).
Regarding the observations on the recent eclipse of the sun.
Regarding his recent tour around the Kent and Sussex borders.
Now believes that at least one specific weight should be acquired [see GA's 1851-9-29].
Responds with a suggestion of a reasonable price for all the weights [see JH's 1851-10-29].
Will send an assistant to bid for the weights at the auction [see JH's 1851-11-8].
GA's assistant bought the weights at the auction for less than JH had offered [see GA's 1851-11-9].
Is sending some papers on standards prepared by Richard Sheepshanks.
Describes GA's journey to Gothenburg (Sweden), the purpose of which was to observe a solar eclipse.
A note to clarify receipt of a letter transmitted by Margaret Brodie Herschel.
Likes JH's ideas about decimal coinage [see JH's [1851]-1-4]; will send suggestions for eclipse observations.