A note accompanying testimonials for candidates for Sydney University professorships [see GA's 1851-11-18].
A note accompanying testimonials for candidates for Sydney University professorships [see GA's 1851-11-18].
May not be able to attend next Sydney Trust meeting [see GA's 1851-12-1], as GA has family commitments.
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Reports on a paper by Baden Powell read at the R.S. L. and relating to the wave theory of light and to a paper by Henry Brougham.
Thanks for WH's book on electricity, including experiments by Henry Cavendish. Wishes that these had been published by R.S.L. Asks for clarification on experiments by C. A. Coulomb. [JH annotation: 'Not Sent. Met Sir WH at R.S. and transmitted verbally.']
Meeting of Cambridge University Commissioners postponed to 17 Dec.
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Indicates a preferred date for a meeting of the Sydney Trust [see GA's 1851-12-1].
Believes information is missing from report on G. F. G. Mathison.
Still arranging the next meeting of the Sydney Trust [see GA's 1851-12-4].
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G. F. G. Mathison called on CT yesterday to discuss error in Mathison's pension. Will finalize this after CT receives report from JH and Henry Rich.
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Agrees to JH's meeting date [see JH's 1851-12-4].
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.
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