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From:
George Bellas Greenough
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 December 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS B26.17
Summary:

Has collected information about coal deposits, but GG is very troubled that the committee [coal map committee of the B.A.A.S] has not yet met and has established no procedures. Describes some of the information GG has at hand.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
George Bellas Greenough
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 May 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.125
Summary:

The metrical system is decaying. Does not see any future for the standard yard. A universal language is a necessity.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project