From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Hallowes Miller
Date:
[4 February 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.115
Summary:
The balances in the Mint are not adequate for the work WM wants to do.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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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.
Spells out procedure for letting WM have access to standard weights.