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Written from Plough and Harrow Hotel. Been to look at a house which may be suitable for them but it will probably be let before they want it. Rent is £58 for two sitting rooms and four good bedrooms. Finds it difficult to work at home after work. Fears he won't have anything for the British Association except his photometer, which he tested on his journey to and from Dublin and which works well. Has had an enquiry about a revolving light for India. Lots of business makes the company more independent of civil engineers and middle men. Experimenting on glass for optical instruments to remove the yellow colour from heavy glass, to beat what is coming in from Germany, although his will be at a higher price.