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.
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.
Return George Arbuthnot's final memorandum on Australian mint.
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.
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].
Is very much in favor of JH's coinage ideas [see JH's [1851]-1-4], but thinks they may be too bold.
Encloses draft [contract] for coinage of copper.
Notes change of bars on pieces 26 and 27 prior to their arrival at assay office.
Believes that the increasing use of decimal weights should mean that no further evidence need be taken by the Standards Commission [see JH's 1853-2-14].
Call on CT when convenient.
Encloses amended draft proclamation regarding florin for JH's approval.
A notice of meeting of the Standards Commission.
Encloses copy of JW's letter to G. B. Airy, chair of Standards Commission, Invites JH to come and observe what JW has accomplished regarding standard measures.
Seeks JH's approval, and signature, on a paper; does not wish to talk about copper coinage.