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Details about proposals for magnetic expeditions, as they are to be presented to British government [see GA's 1838-11-12]. Also included is a copy of the resolutions passed at a B.A.A.S. meeting on 25 Aug. 1828.
About JH's visit to Carl Friedrich Gauss, and Gauss's well-devised magnetic measuring instruments.
Has been asked to serve on a Standards Commission, to reestablish standards destroyed by the fire in the Houses of Parliament [1834]; is willing to serve.
Comments on the work of the Standards Commission, hoping that it will move quickly to a conclusion [see GA's 1838-11-14].
Replies to GA's request for meeting dates [see GA's 1838-11-14], and suggests ways to shorten the work of the commission [see JH's 1838-11-16].
Agrees to GA's suggested dates [see GA's 1838-11-20]; comments on several approaches to defining a standard of weight.
Asks a number of questions about a projected South Polar magnetic expedition.