Requests letter ascertaining William Mann's competence, assuring his hiring as astronomer at Madras.

JH writes to the best of his knowledge about William Mann's competence in various areas.

Responds to suggestions by JH [see JH's 1848-1-22]; is worried about giving too much information.

Sends JH a copy of his paper on the satellites of Uranus, including comments on the work of JH's father, William. OS is amazed at what JH has accomplished in the last several years.

Praises RS for work on R.A.S.M.N. Will arrive in time for the R.A.S. council meeting. Has heard nothing of John Lubbock's paper or lecture, except through J. C. Adams. Fears that before the R.A.S. anniversary, it will lose one of its female associates, his aunt Caroline.

RS will receive two communications for the R.A.S., one from S. C. Walker on Neptune's elements, the other from Otto Struve on the interior satellite of Uranus. Walker's could go into the R.A.S.M.N., whereas Struve's ought be read at a regular meeting. Recommends reading of William Lassell's work on Neptune's satellite as it predates Struve's. Caroline Herschel died on the 9 [Jan.] at age 98.

Recommends that the form that a testimonial should take would be the presentation of a parchment bearing the seal of the R.A.S. rather than a bound book.

Thanks GA for his contributions to some material JH is compiling; asks about date of Board of Visitors meeting.

Thinks the building changes proposed [see GA's 1848-1-21] are fine; explains JH's position on the whole matter.

Suggests WS take the chair at the next R.S.L. meeting. Discusses a project of John Lubbock's. Fears Caroline Herschel will not survive the year.

Advising JH that the Admiralty will be sending him information which they have received from G. B. Airy, Edward Sabine, and Richard Owen.

Sending copies of Admiralty Memorandum of 7 December, and requesting JH to request papers from Edward Sabine.

Further regarding the distribution of the J. J. F. Lalande catalogue.

Glad to lerarn of the Academy's interest in his Cape Observations. Regarding his father. Comments on the 'Equalizations of stars.' [Written on an experimental leaf photographic plate.]

Thanks for his offer of help in the trusteeship. Also for his pamphlet on income tax. Is about to become involved in Chancery proceedings. Comments on tax.

Cannot find any record of his having written. Is sending an official request from the Admiralty for JH to superintend the dome of the Cape telescope. Advice regarding his overpayment of money to the Astronomer Royal.

Encloses the manuscript of the directions for atmospheric waves and barometric fluctuations. Suggests that it would be useful if the vessel about to travel to New Zealand would be utilized to supply barometric readings en route.

Omitted a detail concerning observations in his last letter. Further regarding the proposed observations in New Zealand.

Letter of condolence after death of Caroline Herschel; comments on Herschel family accomplishments in astronomy.

Health of family.