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Writes to invite JH to publish, in the R.S.P.T., his report on William Hopkins's paper on glaciers.
Cases have been ordered by Mr. Graham. Final meeting of the Committee for the Restoration of the Standards is fixed for 29 Apr. Will notify him should it be postponed.
The balances in the Mint are not adequate for the work WM wants to do.
Identifies WM as a committee member for the R.S.L.; raises the question of standard weights in relation to weighing gold bullion.
Is trying to arrange for a group of those interested to examine a glass disc.
Is translating Homer's Iliad and has heard a verse is missing from the standard versions. Can WM help?
Suspects that discrepancy between old and new commercial weights of Standard Pound may be due to trapped air in new standard. Needs WM's reply soon, so JH may inform India Committee on weights and measures.
Discusses WM's reply regarding commercial weight of new Standard Pound.
Initial results of WM's crystallographic examination of copper salts sent by JH. Awaits results of electrical discharge experiments.
Further results from tests that WM conducted on copper salts sent by JH.
Compares values obtained by various observers in measuring new standards of weight and length.
Spells out procedure for letting WM have access to standard weights.