From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 February 1853]
Source of text:
RGO 6.59.184
Summary:
A note accompanying a book of observations being forwarded to JH by GA, and coming from Georgetown, USA.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
A note accompanying a book of observations being forwarded to JH by GA, and coming from Georgetown, USA.
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.
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.
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].
A notice of meeting of the Standards Commission.
Seeks JH's approval, and signature, on a paper; does not wish to talk about copper coinage.
Agenda items for 2 Mar. 1853 meeting of Commission for Restoration of Standards of Lengths and Weights.
Clarifies meeting details [see JH's 1853-2-27].