In a postscript, Basil Hall says that he plans to bring his camera when the Hall's come to visit so that he may photograph what remains of the great 40-foot reflector.

P.S. Has received her letter regarding travel home via Rio and will endeavor to find out the answers and send letters of recommendation later; is now in Paris. Hopes to send a copy of a small book he has written. Hoped to include something from D. F. J. Arago but it has not arrived yet. The French are unpunctual.

Will reserve a room for JH at the time of the B.A.A.S. meeting.

Sending a copy of his Travels in the Cape. Niece has just married a Mr. Kirbey, who is on his way now to Madras. Hopes JH is well pleased with the Cape.

Mrs. Jones is laid up with a cold, but hopes to go to Portsmouth on the 7th to arrange the lodgings. Is becoming more reconciled to the Herschels' expedition.

Will send observations to JH. Granite column will be constructed at Feldhausen as a memorial [to JH]; will forward plans.

Mrs. Maclear is much better and has given birth to a son, their first.

A note accompanying a letter from Augustus Frederick (Duke of Sussex) asking JH to reconsider his refusal of the offer of a baronetcy [see JH's 1838-6 to AF].

A further letter saying Augustus Frederick (Duke of Sussex) can wait an extra day for a response from JH.

Wrote and asked F. L. Chantrey to write to MH. Baby Caroline is fine. Condolences as MH attends to sister Isabella.

Isabella Stewart's death seems imminent. Should JH bring baby Caroline to London for funeral? Mrs. Moorsom reports that Lady Mary Herschel needed help of physician Mr. Fowler. Baby is fine.

JH and son William arrived safely. H. C. Schumacher is out of town but JH will visit Altona anyway. Son William's reactions to travel. JH tried unsuccessfully to understand Immanuel Kant and J. G. Fichte during voyage.

Fatiguing trip from Hamburg. Mr. Groskopff is 'preparing' aunt Caroline for arrival of JH and son William. Comments on German philosophers whom JH is reading on trip. Visit with Caroline Herschel. Miss Beckedorff is out of town. Architecture and language of Hanover. Groskopffs named their country home 'Slough' near Hameln.

JH and son William made surprise visit to aunt Caroline Herschel. Mrs. Beckedorff is recovering from long illness. All Detmering family, who resided at Cumberland Lodge, are dead except Mrs. Detmering. Dr. Groskopff reports that Caroline, age 89, can still 'put her foot behind her back and scratch her ear in imitation of a dog.'

Hot temperatures killed all fish in rivers and moats of Hanover. JH's and son William's journey from Hanover through Ammensen to Göttingen. Describes outdated architecture, poor agricultural practices, and sad plight of peasant women. Attended church in Göttingen then visited C. F. Gauss at observatory. J. F. Blumenbach was too ill to receive JH and Gauss.

Received three letters from MH. Hopes 'awful visitation' left no permanent effect on MH. JH is not impressed by German philosophers. Journey to Hameln to meet JH's cousins Mrs. Groskopff and Mrs. Knipping. Describes country. Visit to Pyrmont and Lackern. Visited aunt Caroline Herschel and Mrs. and Miss Beckedorff in Hanover. Convinced Madame Witte to build third moon model that JH will give to F. L. Chantrey. News of son William Herschel. Composes two hymns. Departure from Hamburg delayed; may miss H. W. M. Olbers in Bremen.

Reports on persons and meetings at B.A.A.S. Elected officers for 1839 today. Charles Babbage gave up his office of trustee in disgust. JH dislikes speaking in public.

Accepts her invitation.

Thanks JH and MH for their support. Admits that before leaving the Cape he told the governor that he had no intention of returning. Ascribes difficulties of his term as Lieutenant Governor to problems inherent in having a military man in office.

Thanks for letter. Boy born on 12 May. Intends to go to Keswick for a few weeks. [This is written as part of the letter from G. B. Airy to JH, dated 1834-6-20.]