A note accompanying a book of observations being forwarded to JH by GA, and coming from Georgetown, USA.
A note accompanying a book of observations being forwarded to JH by GA, and coming from Georgetown, USA.
Argues for the decimalization of all weights, measures, and money [see JH's 1852-10-26].
Prefers that Henry Finch and Mr. Hill, Jr. be assigned to temporary positions in Mint. Send official letter to Lord Aberdeen [G. Hamilton-Gordon] about this. That leaves one patronage appointment for W. G. Hayter to fill.
Review enclosed letter from JH to Lord Aberdeen [G. Hamilton-Gordon]. Henry Finch seems willing to accept position in reorganized Mint.
Return George Arbuthnot's final memorandum on Australian mint.
Reports average output of gold coinage up to 'these changes in the production of Gold.' Demand is now increasing.
Comments on the currency. Thinks it would be feasible to share tutors for their children as the name of JH would attract men with superior ability.
Has heard that one of JH's daughters [Amelia] has been hurt by burning; expresses concern.
The standardization of weights and measures is moving ahead; the question of storage of standards must be addressed.
Proposes rules of procedure for use of secondary standards [see GA's 1853-2-7].
Believes that the observations that concern JH [see JH's 1853-2-7] with respect to the moon's orbit do not argue for Venusian effects, but GA finds [G.] Seyffarth's writings disturbing, too.
Concerning GA's eclipse lecture and [G.] Seyffarth's claims regarding eclipse observations.
Thank you note upon receipt of the book of observations [see GA's 1853-2-1].
Question about whether the effect of Venus on the motion of the moon's node is measurable; this was brought on by reading J. H. Seyffert's writings.
Junior clerk C. B. Piers resigned from Mint. Recommends Henry Finch to succeed Piers. Recalls sacrifice made by Finch and F. R. Brande when Moneyers were disbanded. Asked Lord Aberdeen [G. Hamilton-Gordon] that Mr. Hill Jr. be hired for temporary duty in Mint during coinage crisis.
Comments on accidental burns to JH's daughter Amelia.
Comments on GA's proposals about the storage of primary standards [see GA's 1853-2-7, i.e., RGO 6.341.30], and about secondary standards [see GA's 1853-2-7, i.e., RGO 6.341.31].
Has found plenty of male Alcippe on specimens. Would eventually like more specimens. Did not recognise males at first. Has found Alcippe difficult to make out.
Testimonial to good character of Mr. Ottley Jr., to whose father JG delegated all JG's powers while on Antigua. Asks JH to assist young Ottley.
Raises a problem for the Standards Commission to consider, namely, that the Bank of England finds it difficult to deal with the decimalization of troy ounces [in the bullion trade] [see JH's 1853-2-9].