Sending a letter and some volumes for his perusal. No need to reply.

Returns his packet of papers together with the letters of M. J. P. Flourens, [J. P.?] Müller, etc. Does not feel competent to judge papers such as MH's, which lie outside his field of knowledge. Should rid his mind of bias on the part of Council. Submit papers as from himself.

Pressure of business prevented him from replying earlier. Reserves his advice for matters that fall within his own researches. Thinks it would be advisable to obtain the opinions of several competent Fellows, not on the Council.

Thanks GB for the gift of a work on medicine, and then JH proceeds to comment at some length on various aspects contained in it.

Some time ago he sent JH a parcel of books and letters. Wonders if they ever reached him. Now sends some letters that shows how his work is appreciated on the continent.

Regrets his letter should have given offense but wrote it with the intention of claiming his rights at the R.S.L.

In an article commenting on a pamphlet about the alleged decline of science in England, JH's name has frequently been taken in vain. JH writes to protest.

Introducing Franklin Lushington who is going to New Holland on a surveying expedition. The ship carrying him will call at the Cape for instructions. Has written to the Governors here to induce them to adopt the Greek style, not the Gothic for the Houses of Parliament.

Received the enclosed in August from Teodoro Monticelli but did not know how to forward it to JH. Would he return the letter when finished with.

Would like JH's views on the proposed meeting at York of the Friends of Science (later the B.A.A.S.).

Asks that in JD's lectures at King's College, London, he remove an unfair and incorrect reference to JH.

Has great hopes for the success of the [B.A.A.S.]. Would like JH's advice on the phenomenon of radiant matter to the laws of common matter, which he is preparing for a future meeting.

Pleased to hear of JH's success with his application to the Treasury. Would like a statement from him on the nature of his communication to the Cambridge meeting concerning the actinometer. Hopes he is not too busy preparing for his voyage.

Wants to ensure that a letter of JH's on the decline of science controversy is to be published in Brewster's journal.

Thanks JH for his recent writings on double stars, and comments on a number of observational issues related to the same topic.

Thanks JD for his letter [see JD's 1831-11-26].

Many thanks for the beautiful specimen of Satyrium, which he has named in honor of Lady Herschel. Discusses various plants and the effect of climate. Is sorry to hear the Herschels are contemplating leaving the Cape.

Found ten species of orchids on Table Mountain yesterday. Gives details of some and discusses their distribution.

Returns the specimens with the names. Sends a magnificent specimen of Orobanche, which may be a new species. Comments on the scent of plants. Will be glad to hear the results of his experiments on the temperature of bulbs. Comments on changes due to removal. Sleep in plants.

Sending a copy of a little work on Cape botany for local circulation. Intends to attempt a larger Flora later. Starts on a three months' excursion next month. Sees that JH has arrived in England.