Further comments on JAHdeB’s MS.
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Further comments on JAHdeB’s MS.
"A letter having been read from Mr. Darwin stating that the MSS of the 2nd vol. of his work [Living Cirripedia] extended to 900 pages it was resolved that the whole be published in one volume."
Declines the honour of writing a biography of Leopold von Buch, on grounds that he would not do it well; nor does he hold Buch so high as the world at large does.
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Is taking RJ's admonitions to heart, and along with taking quinine and staying at home, JH feels that his nervous system is being restored.
Compliments to the Herschels. Was interested in JH's article in the last number of Good Words. A long time since he has seen Alexander Herschel.
Thanks for his articles on the prediction of time; comments on it. Has been translating an article of John Tyndall.
Response to the Board of Trade's refusal to supervise the adjustment of compasses on sea-going ships. [This letter was prepared on behalf of the Council of the R.S.L.]
Notes deficit in Coining Room between 23 and 28 Jan.. Following enquiries in December into similar shortages, JH now requires that WB submit written reports of daily accounts.
Differences between scales in Mint office and Rolling Room. Concern for gold wasted by abrasion.
Unable to attend today's conference on replacing present system of English writing with phonetic system such as 'Missionary Alphabet.' Hopes no final conclusions will be drawn without opportunity for further discussion. Gives JH's opinions and objections. Contrasts systems proposed by [Charles] Trevelyan, [J. B.] Gilchrist, and [Thomas] Young.
Rapid changes in science leave JH unable to recommend newest things in organic chemistry. Suggests works by H. V. Regnault or Justus von Liebig, and Lyon Playfair's work on chemistry of foods. Notes error in Liebig's work on body chemistry.
Directions for shipping copper coins to ten branches of Bank of Ireland.
Notes striking increase recently in gold wasted in melting process. Calls for inquiry and report of cause by RM.
Approves Mr. Adam's use of logarithms. Sends set of tables. Glad that little Emily is better.
Comments on various kinds of scales for measuring distances.
CT's memorandum on 'Superannuation Question.' JH argues that money or rights given to any Mint employee for his services should not be revocable but 'should be absolutely his property.'
Comments on which rights should be forfeited when public servants are dismissed.
Distance scales to be used on Ordnance Survey maps.