Was grateful for JH's hospitality. Mrs. Gordon is on the way to Stocks. Would like to pair off with someone in order to save the journey to Cambridge for J. W. Lubbock's election. Encloses a letter he has had printed.

Pleased to find JH and family are well. Will shortly be visiting the Wye valley. Wishes JH could be induced to come and live in the Bristol area as it is so beautiful and yet convenient to London.

Is grateful for JH's congratulations on his marriage. Revolution is in the air. Gives account of his marriage at St. Albans Abbey.

Many thanks for the 'light reading,' which he returns together with the paragraph from the Observer. Won't be able to return to the country yet as he is not fit enough. Knew the family of Reginald Poole at Bridgewater.

Still in a recumbent position and finds writing awkward. Sympathizes with JH's position in the col d'aspin, as he is afraid of precipices himself. Has had a letter from Captain Stevenson. Last quarterly was interesting on Louis Philippe.

First time he has used a pen since his illness. Approves of leaving the Education question in abeyance. Thanks for the Mint return.

Believes the enclosed will give him satisfaction. Four of the Horaces are now provided for. Strange way the English have of going against people's express wishes. Regarding Russia's effrontery.

Was pleased to receive JH's reply concerning the surety. His trip to London did him good. Curious JH should come under Sir George Grey. He has a mortgage on his property of £20,000. There is a society that will insure any sum of money.

An optician named Davis would like JH's opinion on an instrument he has designed for observing the sun's atmosphere. Would he look in on his way to the City? What a glorious day the 1st of May was.

Sending this message by JH's two daughters, who he hopes have enjoyed their stay.

His own health does not seem to improve. Would like to visit the German Spas he mentions but could not undertake the journey involved.

Feeling worn out with his illness. Hopes JH will be able to go to Collingwood for Christmas. Thanks for all the trouble he took over the Mint-Clark affair.

Will have great pleasure in escorting Margaret Brodie Herschel. His address will be the University Club, Suffolk St. Will make the Parliamentary experiment if JH comes.

Effect of crystals on mesmerized persons. Brompton Square was blocked by people waiting to see Marguerite Gardiner (Countess of Blessington). Gas lighting by electricity.

Regrets he could not help JH. Thought Mr. Townley had spoken to JH. His brother-in-law has seen Robert Houdini in Paris.