Probably heard that JN has been over the channel for health reasons. Encloses a seed of a chestnut from Hougoumont. Hears good reports of JH's health.

Will be traveling abroad for health reasons, but will call at Collingwood on Wednesday.

Gives more details of F. Charsley, the future tenant of JH's property at Slough. Hopes that Alexander Herschel will not strive to scale the skyscrapers of Switzerland.

Regarding the late trial and the unsuitable tenant for JH's property.

Has sent a note of his titular condition to the printer. Has been busy with a series of lectures on development.

Note to say the matter of Mr. Lax's examination is not yet organized.

Questions of publishing, including JH's considering the publication of William Herschel's writings.

About the possibility of attending a meeting.

Encouragement to JH for republication of some earlier works, together with news of GP's health.

Arrangements about GP visiting JH.

GP's poor health prevents him from visiting JH as had intended.

Arrangements about meeting JH in London.

A note accompanying additional writings on the behavior of hurricanes.

[Letter entirely 'in cipher' (code) except for 'Dear Babbage.']

Thanks for news. Those 'assembled' speak often of MB. Love to JH's mother.

Questions about property lines around Baldwin family's Anstey Cottage. Mentions several family members and neighbors.

Opinions on proper representation of 'majority' in Parliament.

Encloses note to Sir Roderick, who is ill. Margaret's strength is returning, but she faces painful confinement 'down here.' Asks JS to carry out one of JH's duties as executor of JH's cousin Thomas Baldwin.

Details for paying tuition of John Herschel (son) at Addiscombe.

Will arrive in Portsmouth tomorrow.