Has sent testimonial regarding John Hind to William Parsons (3rd Earl of Rosse).
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Has sent testimonial regarding John Hind to William Parsons (3rd Earl of Rosse).
John Hind has been granted time off with pay to recover his health [see JH's 1851-4-2].
No summary available.
Comments on a contract to be used by the Mint, for its coin manufacturers.
Reports on observations made of one of the Mint's potential contractors [see GA's 1851-4-29].
A note to accompany the forwarding of a packet of 'Eclipse Observation Suggestions' [see JH's 1851-4-4].
Describes GA's journey to Gothenburg (Sweden), the purpose of which was to observe a solar eclipse.
Is trying to arrange to have GA join JH and some friends for dinner.
Asks for JH's assistance in inviting foreign astronomers to Visitation Day at the Royal Observatory.
About a strange mixture of coinage in Prussia.
Regarding the observations on the recent eclipse of the sun.
Bringing GA up to date about JH's family news and commenting on news of GA's family.
Some high quality sets of weights are becoming available. Should they be acquired for use with the standards work?
Is inquiring further into the usefulness of the weights [see JH's 1851-9-27].
Now believes that at least one specific weight should be acquired [see GA's 1851-9-29].
Informs JH about the receipt of important papers from the Provost of the new college [Sydney University] at Sydney, Australia.
Has received the papers [see GA's 1851-10-7]; Sydney University seeks assistance in finding professors. What should the response be?
Is trying to organize a meeting of all involved in the new Sydney University project [see JH's 1851-10-14].
An invitation sent out by JH to invite all search committee members [Sydney Trust] to JH's house [see GA's 1851-10-16].
Note with copies of an advertising circular about the Sydney University professorships [see JH's 1851-10-16].