Further regarding the possible introduction of the metrical system for weights and measures.
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Further regarding the possible introduction of the metrical system for weights and measures.
Comments on the quality of the star catalogue of Charles Rümker [see John Wrottesley's 1866-4-16].
Comments on William Whewell's replacement on the Royal Observatory's Board of Visitors.
Inquires of GA as to the current status of parliamentary moves to introduce the metric system into Britain [see GA's 1864-9-28].
Regarding the measurement of the heat and light of the sun by means of the movements of a comet.
Regarding JH's remarks on Robert Willis. Comments on the usefulness of W. H. Miller of Cambridge.
Has heard that the Indian government may adopt the metric system; wants to gather, and send to India, information against metrication; JH still wants to bring the earth's axis length into the measuring system.
Regarding the documents for the Standards Commission.
Avails himself of GA's offer of assistance to obtain information [see GA's 1866-4-27].