Thanks for the pamphlet on the Figure of the Earth, but regrets he cannot agree with its conclusions. Points out some of the more serious errors.

Does not agree with the conclusion of JG's pamphlet, nor does he think an expedition necessary. Suggests termination of correspondence.

Thanks for JG's Correlation of Physical Forces; JH is still uncertain about the nature of heat.

About the solution of algebraic equations and JH's previous work on this topic.

Asks JW to sign the memorial for Thomas Maclear, indicating that JH has corrected the matter related to Maclear's pension.

Thanks for the perusal of the papers; these show a maturity of thought unexpected in a youth of eighteen. Comments on the moral questions included.

As JH is preparing a catalogue of all known nebulae, would WL please provide a complete listing of all he has seen.

Writes to ask EL a series of questions about probabilities related to shooting at targets, with variations in the size and shape of the targets.

Regrets delay in answering letter but has been away from Collingwood and letter was not forwarded. Is unwilling to write article for another journal as he is already producing articles for an editor. Would editor of Good Words be interested in printing three lectures he gave at Hawkhurst on volcanoes, comets, and the sun? Could work this up for an article.

Outlines the early life of his father, Sir William Herschel, and shows that the cutting received from the Stroud Journal was inaccurate. [Marked 'not sent.']

Gives details of William Herschel's youth, to correct errors in TP's anecdote about WH in Stroud Journal.

Has just received the Stroud Journal and TP's letter. Thinks it a fair and proper thing that TP has done. His own letter had no sinister insinuation.

After collecting and reducing all nebula observations by JH and William Herschel, JH objects to GA's suggestion that JH should pay for calculations needed to prepare catalogue of nebulae. Hesitates to request additional funds from R.S.L.

Not aware of any changes in trust fund status of T. H. Hollier since 1861. Returns letter to bank accountant.

Nebulous nature of some stars. Recent reports on variability of some nebulae.

Suggests Albert Marth of Durham observatory as possible assistant to WL. JH's notes and diagram of nebular ring.

Asks help of R.S.L. in reducing all observations to 1870 in JH's catalog of nebulae. Estimates cost at £10.

Needs to know soon if R.S.L. will approve grant to expand JH's catalog of nebulae. Otherwise G. B. Airy will dismiss man employed to do those computations. [JH annotation: Sent similar letter to G. G. Stokes on same date.]

[Rough draft (1p) crossed out, followed by:] Confidential propostion that G. B. Airy submitted to Board of Visitors is inappropriate. Queen's warrant does not empower Board to consider such matters.

Objects to Board of Visitors acting as 'self-constituted Court-Martial' to examine personal conduct of Board's chairman [James South], whom G. B. Airy no longer recognizes as competent. [JH notes that he did not send this letter, but kept it because it gave the reasons behind the shorter form [TxU:H/L-0374], which he preferred.]