JH responds with an assessment of the Indian observatories [see GA's 1866-9-24].
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JH responds with an assessment of the Indian observatories [see GA's 1866-9-24].
Further recommendations regarding useful equipment and observations to be made in India [see JH's 1866-8-11]. Agrees that meteorological experiments there are desirable. Offers JH's son John's experience of India to ES.
Has been asked to serve on a new Commission on Weights and Measures; indications are that the metric system is being recommended to the Indian government.
Comments on the work of the Commission on Weights and Measures as outlined by GA [see GA's 1866-9-13].
Provides a physical explanation for a white patch in the center of JD's photograph.
Comments on Charles Babbage's entry into Cambridge; strange stories from old letters.
Thanks JC for sending a batch of JC's photographs; praises them. Does not know the author of 'Man & His Dwelling' or of 'Ecce Homo.' Dislikes the latter.