Sends items by F. W. Bessel and G. A. Plana. Will be dispatching boxes to various European towns next week and will be pleased to include any items from JH. His observations made recently show interesting results. Comments on these results and the influence of the bore.

Acknowledging the receipt of two boxes of manuscripts to be held at the R.S.L. until the return of JH from the Cape.

Acknowledging receipt of tin box containing the papers of the late Sir William Herschel.

Has now completed his examination of the mode of reading off the barometer of J. W. G. Bu[t]zengeiger, made under the direction of H. C. Schumacher. Comments on the readings. Has now sent off all the Italian papers. Hopes JH will have a prosperous voyage.

All his friends are pleased to hear of his safe arrival at the Cape. Sends a cutting from the Athenaeum, which announces the fact. Is anxious to know if he obtained any observations with his barometer.

Sends some packages and his Transactions. Sent through [Peter?] Stewart the first volume of Col. Mark Beaufoy's Observations. Sends copies of the Athenaeum, which contains details of the Edinburgh meeting. Will be placed on the list to receive free copies of the Athenaeum.

Calling his attention to the works of J. C. Poggendorf and Guillaume Weber. Does he know of the ingenious work carried out at the Cape by C. F. Gauss and Weber?

Has been experimenting with photographic papers. Outlines some of his experiments. Has prepared some papers for sale.

Is grateful for his letter. Sends some of his photographic sheets. Now uses a different chemical to prepare his papers. Will be pleased to send JH his results and to receive a copy of the memoir in due course.

Dawson and TH think it would be a good idea to republish William Herschel's papers together with a biographical memoir. Has JH thought of doing this; if not would he allow Dawson to do it? Has not heard if the foreigners engaged on the Berlin maps have relinquished their portions. The Munich instrument is a most vicious instrument.

Queries regarding a corroded clock face, and description of harvest bugs. Has an intermittent river in their district. Has now set up the Munich telescope and would be pleased to show it to JH. Does he want Amici's mirrors?

The black broth that the Spartans liked must have been mushroom ketchup. Suggests way of obtaining a portable dome. Sends drawing and description of the harvest bug. Is pleased to hear of his projected Cape expedition. Is carrying out observations of the moon.

Came with the intention of paying JH money, but finds he is out; what shall he do? Can he also advise him about the map for the R.A.S.?

Miss Caroline Herschel has just been elected an honorary member of the Academy. How shall they forward the diploma?

Considers his letter a particular favor [possibly giving the news of the death of JH's mother]. May be able to meet Lady Herschel in the Spring.

Is interested in meteoric showers and shooting stars. Encloses a letter [Copy preserved at Yale University] to be sent to someone at the Cape for observations from the Southern Hemisphere.

Thanks for JH's letter and for the references to meteors. The Austrian observations are important. Gives news of American observers and their work.

Sending a copy of his pamphlet on the Post Office. Hopes he will give his opinion to the Parliamentary Committee now sitting.

Sending an address delivered at the opening of the Observatory at Williams College. Comments on the building and gives ideas for forthcoming work. Would be happy to communicate news to the new Meteorological Association formed in London.

Has made a barometer for his own use, which requires no correction for zero or temperature. Would like JH to see it.