Further clarification to JH's 1848-10-26.
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Further clarification to JH's 1848-10-26.
Humphrey Lloyd wants R.S.L. and B.A.A.S. committees on magnetism to meet together at B.A.A.S. meeting in Leeds. JH suggests inviting Edward Sabine.
After collecting and reducing all nebula observations by JH and William Herschel, JH objects to GA's suggestion that JH should pay for calculations needed to prepare catalogue of nebulae. Hesitates to request additional funds from R.S.L.
Acknowledges receipt of Royal Observatory's astronomical, meteorological, and magnetic observations for 1863.
Concerned about 'Commercial weight' of new standard of weights and measures.
Sends GA's correspondence on the subject of the Admiralty grant, with further explanatory comments [see JH's 1848-10-28].
A note to accompany further copies of correspondence to the Admiralty [see GA's 1848-10-30].
Reliability of measuring instruments used in scientific and public surveys. Approves George Peacock's suggestion to revise survey tables for use by non-scientist surveyors. Schools should teach only legalized systems of weights, measures, and money.
JH responds with an assessment of the Indian observatories [see GA's 1866-9-24].
About the health of Richarda Airy and that of JH.
Informs JH that GA (and his assistants) have been making pendulum observations in a coal pit.
Expresses some concerns about GA's having indicated support for a particular candidate for the Board of Visitors. [Very faint.]
Sends on announcement of 'new planet Parthenope' from Annibal de Gasparis at Naples.
Acknowledges receipt of JH's 1850-5-28; GA will pass on the news to some others.
Details of how coins are tested and stamped for weight. Procedures are not regulated, and variances are common. Encloses Mr. Miller's letter on decimal coinage. [JH annotation: 'Substance sent to Airy March 21 / 53 but altogether diff in form and wording.']
Has not heard from Thomas Maclear [see GA's 1844-3-12]; has the Cape equatorial object glass been dealt with?
Tells GA about a new comet becoming visible.
Asks JH for comments on GA's proposals for the Standards Commission [see JH's 1840-7-29]; GA comments on some time spent recently in Glasgow and surrounding regions.
Considers paper by [Baden] Powell to be worthless. Sent it to JH today care of Mrs. Stewart.
Has seen colored fringes on clouds described, and explained, in a journal. Does GA accept the explanation?