The health of Mrs. Jones is slowly improving. Picked up the enclosed medal a little while ago. Believes the reverse depicts the scaffolding of Sir William Herschel's telescope.

Sends some extracts from the Acts. Regarding the enforcement of the rates. To Lady Herschel: Should have let him know when they were in town. Believes Mrs. Jones is going on well at Brighton. Sets out for Cambridge to see William Whewell tomorrow. Hears rooms of Henry VIII have been opened for parties.

Gives brief details of the work of the magnetic observations since JH's last record. Arrangements have been completed for the publication of some of the observations.

Thinks that there should be more definite instructions for the Directors of the Magnetical Observatories. Has drawn up a paper, which if JH agrees with, can be signed and printed for distribution. Points out the significant parts. There should be a common nomenclature for the weather.

Is delighted at the prospect of JH's article being included in the next number of the Quarterly Review. Is not surprised it will extend to fifty pages, but hopes he will remember the 'general reader.'

Sends check for £100 being payment for JH's article on William Whewell's book. Will always be pleased to receive suggestions.

Placed JH's letter before the Committee of Papers but the Committee did not change its views regarding the publication of W. H. F. Talbot's paper. Is pleased JH is promoting his experiments so successfully.

Came back from Zwartland for a day, but returns tomorrow. Relates news of the measuring of the base line. Visited magnetic observatory; work in Zwartland not yet complete. Magnetic Observatory satisfactory despite slow construction. No news of the obelisk yet.

Measuring work of the base line is virtually completed and levelling of the line will commence forthwith. Has devoted every day to the work except Sundays. Comments on various aspects of the work. F. E. Wilmot wishes he had not returned the rusty dip bar. Obelisk is on board the Romeo.

JH continues to serve on the committee to supervise and translate foreign scientific memoirs [see JP's 1840-10-19].

Informs JH that the B.A.A.S. has placed him on a committee to conduct experiments by capture balloon on the atmosphere.

MM has been selected by the King of Naples to be Director of the Central Board of Meteorological Observations for Naples. Would like any of the publications of the R.S.L. relative to the Fixed Observatories.

Is grateful for JH's obliging offer. Regrets his own unfortunate article regarding JH's experiments; comments on this. Is pleased JH is to continue with his on light.

Is about to leave Paris and hopes to receive the meteorological information at Naples. Awaits with impatience JH's work on the rays of light announced in his last letter.

Requests permission to submit JH's name to the Lieutenants of the Counties of Kent and Sussex as a Magistrate for the two counties.

Thanks for his kind and flattering letter. Fully understands why JH cannot spare the time to be a Magistrate, so will not submit his name.

Has dispatched a military force to St. John's River. Outlines recent political events at the Cape. The educational scheme progresses well. Has had an acrimonious letter from Andries Stockenström.

Will be receiving the official news soon that JH has been nominated Knight Commander of the Order of Dannebrogg. New magnetic observatory to replace the old one. Is grateful for JH's excellent song about the telescope.

Explaining how JH may express his thanks at being made a Knight Commander. HO has also been made a Knight Commander. Will see that he now spells his name Ørsted.

Glad to inform JH that there are no fees or expenses involved in being made a Knight Commander. Has had little leisure himself for scientific pursuits due to being Rector of the University.