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Sending a notice, which JH may be pleased to see, though he suspects the subject did not fall into able hands.
Would be grateful if JH would look at the translation of F. W. Bessel's letter and make any comments. Expresses thanks for his kind remarks concerning [William] Wallace.
Sending back a note, which JH had included by mistake with the proof of F. W. Bessel's letter. Thanks for his corrections to the proof.
Advice on how to obtain admission to Christ's Hospital for one of JH's sons.
Name of Prince Albert's private secretary is G. E. Anson. He is abroad at the present but sees he will be soon returning.
Has received the Memoir of Francis Baily and JH's note. Will instruct the printer to follow JH's wishes. Query regarding the printing of the catalogue of Baily's works.
Sending manuscript and slips received today.
Informing him of the death of Thomas Henderson at Edinburgh. Robert Main is anxious to obtain the post. Outlines facts concerning Main and the great benefit it would be if he were appointed.
Querying two statements of JH in his memoir of Francis Baily. Gives details of Thomas Henderson's position at Edinburgh.
Council of the R.A.S. have decided to print 250 extra copies of the Memoir of Francis Baily. How many would JH like and how shall he send them?
Enclosing catalogue of Thomas Henderson's library. Printers have not yet delivered the separate copies of Francis Baily's Memoir. Points out two small errors.