Package of letters has arrived safely via the Globe Parcel Express Co., for which accept his best thanks. Would like a page or two of JH's recollections of W. R. Hamilton if possible. Has sent a pamphlet on William Wordsworth and the Lake Country.

Found his letter acknowledging the gift of his book awaiting him on his return from the continent. Reasons why he wrote the book. Has had letter from William Whewell. Hears that JH's health has not been good.

Circular letter informing him that the third volume of his Cathedra Petri will be published shortly.

Sending the prospectus for the third volume of his Cathedra Petri. Would like his friends to talk about it, and a competent person to review it. Has just had a friendly letter from William Whewell, the only one of his friends now resident at College.

Was pleased to see JH's writing once more. Is still active though not quite so energetic as in previous times. Has had appreciative letters about his books, though the general public ignores them. Comments on the papacy. Has two more books ready for the press.

Is grateful for JH's intervention on his behalf. Comments on A. J. Beresford-Hope's review of his own book, and would be pleased if JH would pass on his comments.

Was pleased to receive JH's version of Book I of the Iliad. Comments on the difficulties of translating ancient works into modern language. Hopes his health is sounder.

Outlining the circumstances in which J. N. Vallot was elected an Associate of the Astronomical Society. Has only received one letter from Vallot.

Regrets he will be unable to dine with him as he will be engaged in Huntingdonshire. Outlines the regulations for foreigners to visit the Dockyard.

Is advising Mr. R about a number of considerations to be taken into account while considering an invitation to apply for the position of Professor of Mathematics at the College of William and Mary in the United States.

Introducing a friend, Lieut. R. J. Nelson of the Royal Engineers, who is a lover of science. Trusts JH is enjoying good health.

Returns Mary Somerville's note and the papers. Does not feel competent to give his opinion on the papers as a whole as there are parts outside his field of study. Comments on some of the points raised, and on the whole he disagrees with the conclusions of the papers.

Has kept Mary Somerville's papers a little longer. If these papers are to be published they would require considerable revision.

William King (Earl of Lovelace) was in Somerset when JH's letter arrived, but he placed it before him on his return. Thinks the G. Hartnell affair is the responsibility of J. R. Townshend (3rd Vicount Sydney). His own mother is doing well considering her age. Hopes JH has had good news from India.

Received the enclosed [manuscript] some time ago with instructions to forward it to JH. Delayed sending it as he was uncertain if JH could spare the time to look through it. Regarding R. A. C. Godwin-Austen and his discoveries of human fossils at Abbeville. WG will be going to Bath for a few months for health reasons.

Has just received JH's letter and note for his mother. The manuscript has arrived safely at Surrey Lodge. Is deeply grateful for JH's comments and will follow out his instructions. Has also just heard from his mother.

Enquiry regarding the possibility of a vacancy in the position of organist at the cathedral. If there is, he knows a suitable candidate.

Further news regarding the position of organist at Hereford. Hopes JH's parents are well.

The organist is to be judged by the Chapter. Will bear JH's suggestion in mind. Wishes JH could be considered for the Lucasian Professorship. Would like to meet him if possible. Unable to understand one of his papers.

There has been another fire at Hereford. [W. G.?] Hayter is to be judged next Tuesday. Hopes all are well. Own family has suffered from an attack of influenza.