Wants to meet with JH and W. H. Miller at the Exchequer to examine their standard equipment.
Wants to meet with JH and W. H. Miller at the Exchequer to examine their standard equipment.
A note accompanying a copy of the second draft of the Standards Commission report [see GA's 1854-2-14].
A notice of meeting of the Standards Committee supervising the standardized weighing and measuring, indicating the need to bring to the meeting members expense sheets.
Urges JH to stay at Collingwood [see JH's 1854-3-23], but send in any comments on the second draft of the report and authorize GA to act on JH's behalf.
There has been some confusion about sending packages of material; GA wants to know what JH has received.
Confirms arrangement to meet next day.
Has signed George Wilson's certificate. Says William Whewell's book is 'clever but wrong.' Says moral and intellectual life is possible on Jupiter.
Regrets inability to write [obituary] memoir of François Arago for R.S.L. Anniversary Meeting.
Congratulates GA on the discovery of an 'old British encampment' [probably to do with British Roman battles]. Agrees to meeting time and place [see GA's 1854-3-14].
A note accompanying a letter for T. S. Rice [Lord Monteagle], which JH is to sign and forward.
Is reluctant to attend meeting [see GA's 1854-3-14], as JH had intended to spend a few days at Collingwood.
Sends some suggestions for additions to draft report of the Standards Commission [see GA's 1854-3-23]; thanks GA for the report on the eclipse of Thales.
Would like, if he can lay his hands on it, a paper of John Dalton's on the defect of vision.
Mrs. Newton, MH's servant, is being sued by a man who recommended her for the job, and JH is to be a witness in MH's stead.
Mostly about the court case [see JH's 1854-3-22]; it appears the plaintiff lost.
Mostly about a Mrs. [J. A.] Gordon, who has suffered a personal loss [death of her husband], and a young man who seems to be lost.
Is looking forward anxiously to coming to Collingwood on Friday; the Mint had a surprise visit from the Queen this day.
GW's cousin J. A. Gordon approaching death, but calm. GW going to Naish.
J. A. Gordon died quietly last night. Widow and Henrietta are thankful for JH's letter.
[Responding to HB's 1854-3-2], JH states that no manuscript accompanied the collection of colored silks sent to JH by John Dalton. Describes the collection and discusses 'idioptic vision.'