Before he can exchange appointment of Willy [Herschel] he must find out what his present appointment is. Still thinks of going to St. Leonards and hopes to call on the Herschels. Would like Maria Edgeworth's last letter; misses her very much. Should cultivate Angelica.
Mrs. Jones has lately lost a sister-in-law, which accounts for her laxness in correspondence. Will search his index for an article on the average Englishman. Tour through France and Switzerland was a great success. Feels much better for it.
JH's exertions and friendship are a treasure. Will visit them on Monday next.
Has begged Edward Ryan to see JH and have a consultation about some of RJ's affairs, which he would like to settle. Pleased to hear that Willy [Herschel] is doing so well.
Wished Edward Ryan to consult JH regarding [G. H. Gordon (4th Earl of Aberdeen)]. as he knows him better. Will not make any move until he has consulted Sir James Graham. Unable to manage Monday, but any day after will suit him. Mrs. Jones is very depressed and needs a change of air.
Needs the Ephemerides for 1769. Can he ask [James?] Graham[e] for any old pamphlets. Is expecting William Whewell and George Peacock and would be glad if JH can come as well.
John Musgrave will deliver this. If JH is visiting James South's, Musgrave would like to go as he hopes to set up an observatory in Waterford. Mr. Wilding would like to be an F.R.S.
Has just returned from Scotland. Did not call on James Graham but would like to know how he is progressing. Travelled back via the border country and can understand Walter Scott's enthusiasm. Liked the people in Edinburgh. Would like to know how the Herschels are and hopes to come down to see them soon.
Since Mrs. Jones returned she has been suffering from a severe cold. Hopes to see her brother James before he sails. Is pleased JH will wage war against the Puseyites. Will read T. B. Macaulay again.
Can get away the time JH mentions. Expects [Edward?] Ryan any minute. Sanscrit would be very useful for Willy [Herschel] as it forms the basis of most Indian dialects. Mrs. Jones has just lost her eldest sister, and is at Brighton.
Encloses a letter he has received from Mr. Chapman, who thinks JH has done right. Has caught influenza on their return to Haileybury. Has over 80 grafted roses, which JH must come to see.
Was very pleased to see his handwriting again and also to hear that he likes his new abode. William Whewell is coming on Saturday and RJ will propose JH's scheme to him. There are many nightingales at Haileybury. Has a new garden with 250 different rose trees. Will try and bring Mrs. Jones down to see him.
Blue salvias will come by Thursday's coach. Is he to send back the review? Has lost Margaret Brodie Herschel's last letter.
Mrs. Jones has asked him to finish the note for her as she is going to Brighton. Hopes to hear from JH when all is settled about Hawkhurst.
Jones and Willy [Herschel] took the coach at Tunbridge and arrived home before six. Willy [Herschel] is about to start for Hertford and hopes to show him the Assizes later in the week.
Is starting for Weisbaden to take the waters in hope of curing his rheumatism. Unable to send the rose he promised Lady Herschel. Sends some sheets of his own lectures.
Glad to hear he is back to his original idea. Can reach London by 10 a.m. if he wishes to stay longer at Haileybury. Fears the case of W--- is beyond all hope. His poor roses are all prostrated and disfigured.
Giving details of the Chartist unrest in the City. [Also contains note from William Empson to JH.]
Health is improving. Had not seen F. P. G. Guizot's book, but thinks it a good one. Sees JH has got among the philosophers again. Cannot see why U. J. J. Leverrier is hurt. Will be staying in town for a few days.
Sends the parliamentary papers about the observatory and some of the Dryopteris fern. How to use guano on roses.