Is grateful for the pamphlets on Standards and will inform him of any decisions made by the Committee. Comments on the various national standards and systems used.
Is grateful for the pamphlets on Standards and will inform him of any decisions made by the Committee. Comments on the various national standards and systems used.
Was flattered by JH's message and regrets JH was unable to be present at the Prize-giving. Thinks he may like to see the enclosed extract from Engineering on the tides. Thinks good will come from the Royal Commission on Coal.
Has seen JH's letter regarding the use of compressed air for working machinery in deep mines. Encloses two papers on the subject by one of his sons. Comments on the use FL has made of compressed air in his mines.
Thanks JH for his kind letter [see JH's 1866-5-31]. James South has heard that his godson, William James Herschel, has returned from India. Could JH visit? [A greeting is appended by James South.]
[Writing to a correspondent in Manchester], apologizes that because of illness JH unable to take chair at 'your College Meeting.'
Announces meeting of B.A.A.S. Lunar Committee.
Review enclosed document, then send it to Warren de La Rue, James Glaisher, and back to JW, who will forward it to B.A.A.S.
Many thanks for the Preface to the second edition of WJ's pamphlet, and for the extract on tides. Comments on this and the use of tidal power. Was disappointed at not being able to visit Manchester but suffered a severe fall.