Rumor has it that Australia is short of cash; can only wait and see [see GA's 1854-8-17].
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Rumor has it that Australia is short of cash; can only wait and see [see GA's 1854-8-17].
Further interim arrangements for one of the Melbourne University professors [see GA's 1854-8-18]; comments about timing by electric telegraph.
Responds to JH's interim arrangements [see JH's 1854-8-18].
Results of observation of transits at Greenwich and Paris.
Arranging with GA for the provision of regular R.A.S. publications to be supplied to a foreign member.
Is to have a visit from Bank of England representatives to discuss making an adjustment in the weight of a gold sovereign; seeks GA's comments on the proposed changes.
Encourages JH to view the change being proposed [see JH's 1854-9-6] as an improvement.
Sends on a letter from George Peacock, who is quite opposed to the proposed changes [see JH's 1854-9-6]; GA would be interested in JH's response.
The proposed change would make little difference to the Royal Mint, but as GA points out, new coins would have an effect on banking transactions [see GA's 1854-9-19].
Finally concluding the Melbourne University business by asking for GA's expenses; the money finally came from Australia [see GA's 1854-8-18].
Informs JH that GA (and his assistants) have been making pendulum observations in a coal pit.
Responds to JH's request [see JH's 1854-10-17].
Inviting JH, together with other members of the R.A.S., for dinner on the following day.
Appear to be answers to specific queries about examinations and tutors [at Cambridge?].