Agrees with JH's idea of decimalizing the pound weight, but the stone should not then be used [see JH's 1852-3-5].
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Agrees with JH's idea of decimalizing the pound weight, but the stone should not then be used [see JH's 1852-3-5].
The standardization of weights and measures is moving ahead; the question of storage of standards must be addressed.
Has heard that one of JH's daughters [Amelia] has been hurt by burning; expresses concern.
Proposes rules of procedure for use of secondary standards [see GA's 1853-2-7].
Raises a problem for the Standards Commission to consider, namely, that the Bank of England finds it difficult to deal with the decimalization of troy ounces [in the bullion trade] [see JH's 1853-2-9].
Believes that the increasing use of decimal weights should mean that no further evidence need be taken by the Standards Commission [see JH's 1853-2-14].
A notice of meeting of the Standards Commission.
Does not believe that the technical weights of the Bank of England should be given the same legal status as primary, and official, weights, measures, and coinage [see GA's 1853-2-11].
Some difficulty about locating a particular standard pound weight, and the letter requesting the use of it [see JH's 1853-6-20].
A note accompanying the first draft of the report of the Standards Commission, with a request for comment.
Is waiting for JH's comments on the first draft of the Standards Commission report [see GA's 1853-9-8].
Please send comments on the first draft of the Standards Commission report [see GA's 1853-12-22]; GA wants to prepare a second draft.
Doubts that proscribing certain weight usages will be effective, unless the users feel a need to change [see JH's 1854-2-14]
Wants to meet with JH and W. H. Miller at the Exchequer to examine their standard equipment.
A note accompanying a copy of the second draft of the Standards Commission report [see GA's 1854-2-14].
A notice of meeting of the Standards Committee supervising the standardized weighing and measuring, indicating the need to bring to the meeting members expense sheets.
Urges JH to stay at Collingwood [see JH's 1854-3-23], but send in any comments on the second draft of the report and authorize GA to act on JH's behalf.
There has been some confusion about sending packages of material; GA wants to know what JH has received.
Makes a correction in the weight of an item reported in the Standards Commission report.
Wants someone else to take responsibility for committee on magnetic observations [see JH's 1858-1-25]; GA proposes Edward Sabine.