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Asks the Physical Committee (Chair, JH) of the R.S.L. to note the concurrent disturbances of magnetometers and the appearance of aurora borealis, and to make a long term study of this relationship.
Points out an error in the instructions for magnetic observers provided for the Antarctic expedition.
Last letter to JH was private [see GA's 1845-4-1].
Gives detailed, official, replies to the questions in the magnetic committee circular [see JH's 1844-12-5].
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Cannot explain why GA's letter did not reach JH.
Magnetic questions have been sent to foreign observers but not the British. Why?
Is not clear what the statement from Robert Peel means [see JH's 1845-9-29 or earlier].
Explains how the money from the Admiralty came to be awarded as it was [see JH's 1848-9-24].
Seeks opinions on discontinuing use of 25-foot zenith tube and altering form of printed observations for transit instrument and mural circle.
Sends GA's correspondence on the subject of the Admiralty grant, with further explanatory comments [see JH's 1848-10-28].
A note to accompany further copies of correspondence to the Admiralty [see GA's 1848-10-30].
Informs JH that GA (and his assistants) have been making pendulum observations in a coal pit.
Expresses some concerns about GA's having indicated support for a particular candidate for the Board of Visitors. [Very faint.]
Acknowledges receipt of JH's 1850-5-28; GA will pass on the news to some others.
Asks JH for comments on GA's proposals for the Standards Commission [see JH's 1840-7-29]; GA comments on some time spent recently in Glasgow and surrounding regions.
Considers paper by [Baden] Powell to be worthless. Sent it to JH today care of Mrs. Stewart.