Is submitting a list of corrections for the astronomy section of the Cabinet Cyclopedia. Proposes a major new work on astronomy.

Believes that rather than asking the government for more money to continue making magnetic observations, the six years of observations should be studied to see if further observations can be justified.

Replies to HF's 1845-1-12 that JH has no time to comment on HF's Britannic Censor.

Feels unable to become a member of the new society proposed by Halliwell, but wishes it well.

Will try to organize an international magnetic conference at the B.A.A.S. meeting in 1845, if GA agrees.

Having been assured by ES that the government might receive a request for more money for magnetic observations, JH retreats from his earlier position [see JH's 1844-7-17], and is willing to accept the possibility of a magnetic conference, which JH does not want to lead in any way. JH believes his scientific life is almost over and he has much to do.

Informs HL of the intention of holding a magnetic congress at the meeting of the B.A.A.S. in 1845, and JH seeks HL's opinion.

Has not received Tables A and B of the endowment tables. Comments on the use of these tables and would welcome his views on a possible alteration in policy.

Comments on JH's disagreement with the nebular hypothesis of Auguste Comte, and points out to JM that JH disagrees with some of JM's writings on physical science as well.

Proceeds to show JM in detail that Comte's nebular hypothesis is arguing in a 'vicious circle' [see JH's 1845-7-10].

Is willing to have JM show Comte JH's letter of 1845-7-13, but not JH's 1845-7-16. The latter of these two was intended to show JM the nature of the argument from JH's perspective.

Returns with many thanks E. C. Hawtrey's translations from Homer and Kallinos. Both are beautifully done. Comments on these and the meters suitable for English ears.

Sorry for the delay in response; JH has been ill for some time. JM has objected to P. S. Laplace's theory of probabilities; JH strongly supports Laplace.

Continues JH's defense of Laplace's writings on probabilities [see JH's 1845-12-22].

A note to accompany a working out in convenient form an example of Laplace's probability ideas. [Enclosure not found.]

Talks about considerations to be taken into account when building telescope specula, especially large ones.

Questions related to JH's 1846-9-26 having been asked by RR, JH writes to answer these questions.

Expresses opinions about the medal fiasco at the R.A.S., and in so doing, also defends G. B. Airy. JH is very concerned about the mean attacks being made on various people over the Neptune discovery controversy. Makes especially strong statements in a PS written on Feb. 21.

Thanks JM for a copy of the Correspondence of the Late J. Watt. In commenting on it, JH discusses at some length the doctrine of phlogiston as it relates to the discovery of the composition of water.

Received his note this morning, the first tidings he had heard of the matter. Gives his own opinion of the matter. Would have liked to have conferred with him. His neighbors are away so has been unable to consult them.