Bringing the position of G. R. Waterhouse to his notice and giving list of persons who have testified in his favor.

Thanks for his communication enclosing the letter concerning G. R. Waterhouse, which has been forwarded to the Archbishop of Canterbury [J. B. Sumner] with a covering note.

Has purchased a pendulum from London and would like JH's permission to suspend it in his barn. Was not entirely satisfied with the experiment at the Polytechnic.

Regarding the Tithe question. Thinks there are some in the parish who would sign a document for JH. Would he let him know the form to adopt.

JH's exertions and friendship are a treasure. Will visit them on Monday next.

Has discovered two new satellites of Uranus; gives observations. Would JH suggest names for them.

Giving his recent observations of the satellites of Uranus. Has not detected more than four satellites.

Would JH forward the enclosed letter to [J. R.?] Hind as he cannot find Hind's address.

Recommending Robert Waterhouse to succeed C. D. E. König as Keeper of the Mineralogical Collection at the British Museum.

Suggests names for the satellites of Uranus, in response to a request from WL [see WL's 1851-11-3].

Congratulations to WL on his discovery [see WL's 1851-11-3]; naming should occur once the various satellites have been described and verified.

Hears that JH is using his influence to obtain a transit circle for the Cape. Hopes the application will be successful. Comments on the siting of the instruments. Cape politics are deplorable. Kaffir war still continues and appears likely to be expensive.

Has recommended [Andrew] Bain use JH's patronage to present the geological map of South Africa to the Geological Society. Comments on Bain's visit. Affairs have not improved in Kaffir Land.

Now forwards [Andrew] Bain's Geological map, which had been delayed by the Agent. Has heard nothing definite regarding the transit circle but would appreciate JH's recommendation, together with those of Francis Beaufort and G. B. Airy. Gives details of the work at the Observatory. Estimates the cost of mounting the transit circle.

Is sending JH a book recounting some of CM's researches. Comments on various factors influencing conductance in carrying out experiments in electricity and telegraphy. [Letter illegible in parts.]

Is thinking of erecting an observatory and would welcome JH's advice on telescopes and object-glasses, particularly those of William Simms.

Questions a statement in JH's Outlines Astr. regarding the light of Sirius. Also repeated in Alexander von Humboldt's Cosmos.

More about the arrangements for the pension for Mary Maclear [see HP's 1850-12-2].

Still more on the pension for Mary Maclear [see HP's 1851-2-19].

Suggests change in procedure for 'applicants' to Royal Mint.