About the establishment of a standard yard, and how the Kew Committee should proceed [see JH's 1851-11-5]; RS also plans to prepare standard thermometers. Received notice of William Lassell's discovery of more satellites of Uranus.
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About the establishment of a standard yard, and how the Kew Committee should proceed [see JH's 1851-11-5]; RS also plans to prepare standard thermometers. Received notice of William Lassell's discovery of more satellites of Uranus.
Tells JH of RS's dealings with the Kew Observatory Committee; comments further on standard thermometers.
Asks JH to sign certificate for membership in R.S.L. for William Simms.
Thanks JH for his attention to his request. Has inquired about the etiquette of members of the Council signing certificates: it is done, though not regularly.
Argues cogently against the policy of the Council [see JH's 1852-1-16]; is continuing his work on the standard yard.
Suggests that JH assist William Lassell's travels to Malta by asking for a letter of introduction from the Duke of Northumberland; is concerned about the precarious position of the observatory at Altona, and of the Astronomische Nachrichten published there.
Make a few suggestions about JH's letter to Adolph Petersen [see JH's 1852-5-19].