Humphrey Lloyd, Thomas Robinson, and Edward Sabine will form a committee to continue studying magnetic observations.
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Humphrey Lloyd, Thomas Robinson, and Edward Sabine will form a committee to continue studying magnetic observations.
JH appointed to a committee including George Wilson, David Brewster, Clerk Maxwell, William Thomson, and William Pole to study color blindness. They will be granted £10.
Requests JH's views on inductive logic for a publication by Cambridge.
Asks JH to send copy of [T. R.] Robinson's memorial to John Russell on the southern telescope. Robinson's statement 'is wanted' for upcoming council meeting and has not yet arrived.
Discusses need for barometric observations; asks if JH has plans to build a barometer.
Will JH be prepared to present report on 'Nomenclature of Stars' at Manchester meeting in June?
Names committee, including JH, to superintend 'translation & publication of scientific memoirs.' [Printed note regarding] grants of money.
Reminder that JH must report on 'Reduction of Meteorological Observations' at next meeting.
Sends copy of JH's Cambridge B.A.A.S. address. Printer will send proofs for JH's inspection.
Express their concern that the offer for sale to the British Museum, by G. A. Mantell and Thomas Hawkins, of two valuable collections, has been declined.