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.

Landed estates held in common by Company of Moneyers may affect their claims to compensation.

JH received request for employment from workman employed by JA. Forwards this to JA.

Does not yet have word from government regarding claims for compensation made by Company of Moneyers.

Assurance that JH's lack of response is due not to discourtesy but to lack of information.

Mint must resume gold coinage and needs to take possession of Moneyers' equipment quickly. This will relieve Moneyers of additional responsibility.

Accuses JA and Moneyers of ignoring agreement by refusing to vacate rooms and relinquish tools at Mint, and of purposely slowing down Mint officers' preparation to resume coining money. [Memorandum on verso: Edward Enfield and H. D. Harness were present at time of agreement.]