Makes proposals about decimal coinage, based on one thousand units in the sovereign.
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Makes proposals about decimal coinage, based on one thousand units in the sovereign.
Wants to determine JH's whereabouts for mailing eclipse observation suggestions [see GA's 1850-12-16].
About the possible use of decimal subdivisions of the pound weight on the docks and at the Customs House.
Likes JH's ideas about decimal coinage [see JH's [1851]-1-4]; will send suggestions for eclipse observations.
Further comments on JH's coinage ideas [see JH's [1851]-1-4].
Wants GA's opinion about applying for a pension for the widow of the late astronomer at Madras, T. G. Taylor.
Has made some efforts at suggesting places of employment to T. G. Taylor's son [see JH's 1851-1-11].
Believes the quality of the astronomical work of T. G. Taylor was certainly high [see JH's 1851-1-11].
No summary available.
No summary available.
The eclipse observation suggestions are now ready for printing [see GA's 1851-1-7]; would JH proof read them?
Will be happy to proofread the material [see GA's 1851-3-7].
Will send the eclipse observation suggestions in print, not manuscript [see JH's 1851-3-8]; the path of the eclipse has been misrepresented by J. F. Encke's carelessly identified latitudes.
About the location of Julius Caesar's landing in Britain and the location of subsequent battles.
Letter of clarification about the enclosed proof of the eclipse suggestions [see GA's 1851-3-9].
Encourages GA to write a letter in support of time off for John Hind.
Note to accompany return of printed text [see GA's 1851-3-31], with one annotation enclosed.
Needs clarification of JH's annotation [see JH's 1851-4-2].
Responds, clearing up the misunderstood instruction [see GA's 1851-4-3].
Has sent testimonial regarding John Hind to William Parsons (3rd Earl of Rosse).