Explains the phenomenon known as the 'harvest moon.'

Writes to a lady at Slough to thank her for her kindness to JH's son [?].

Suggests a resolution of a small amount of money having to do with the exchange of some chairs; also asks about a dining room table.

Writes to tell of arrangements whereby the recipient of the letter may pick up a copy of JH's Cape Results.

Thanks [?] for the honor of having her book on astronomy dedicated to JH.

Refers to a variety of salts and their reaction to light in the production of photographs. JH hopes that [?] still intends to publish his work in this area.

[Addressed to 'General ?'.] Comments on memo on refraction sent to Thomas Maclear.

Asks JH about calculations of arcs of meridian.

Refers to 17 July 1827 communication from W. J. Burchell in Brazil to J. S. Duncan, brother of Phillip Duncan, noting increased brightness of Eta Navis, and that Alpha Centauri and Alpha Crucis are double stars.

JH began popular series on meteorology to 'suit your readers' over one year ago, but discovered excellent treatise by L. F. Kämtz and chose instead to translate that. 'Your letter' revived the idea.

Membership dues, voting privileges, and need for discussions after reading of papers [probably at B.A.A.S. meetings]. Suggests announcing at each adjournment what the next topic will be. Considers prohibiting any discussion following medical papers.

Box that [Thomas] Maclear indicated would contain Cape bulbs from Klapmuts, arrived yesterday containing common European roots. Perhaps wrong box was sent from London warehouse.

Testimonial to C. P. Smyth's dependability and competence as an astronomer.

Has no objection to the recipient's republication of the 'Examples of the Differ. & Integl Calculus by Mr. Peacock,' to which JH contributed.

Appreciates receiving the curious fossil, even though JH knows little of such matters.