No summary available.

No summary available.

If he will send him what notes he has on his father he will forward them to [Josiah?] Quincy. Can he let him have definite news as to the disposal of the History?

Nine conditions under which JH will accept and test instruments constructed for Cape [of Good Hope] observatory, including the assistance of Mr. Davies in evaluating these.

When he was staying with Headlam he arranged to show him round a chemical works. Wonders if the sketch JH made at the time of a method for reducing chemical fumes is still extant. Would be glad to receive a copy of it, and the name of the works.

Comments on the pros and cons of a statue or professorship in memory of John Dalton. Would favor a professorship. Thinks the rules should be amended. Knows a good man for the position.

Extensive letter answering the many queries about nebulae raised by AH in his 1844-4-18 [letter contains notes made by AH].

Is submitting a list of corrections for the astronomy section of the Cabinet Cyclopedia. Proposes a major new work on astronomy.

Believes that rather than asking the government for more money to continue making magnetic observations, the six years of observations should be studied to see if further observations can be justified.

Will try to organize an international magnetic conference at the B.A.A.S. meeting in 1845, if GA agrees.

Having been assured by ES that the government might receive a request for more money for magnetic observations, JH retreats from his earlier position [see JH's 1844-7-17], and is willing to accept the possibility of a magnetic conference, which JH does not want to lead in any way. JH believes his scientific life is almost over and he has much to do.

Informs HL of the intention of holding a magnetic congress at the meeting of the B.A.A.S. in 1845, and JH seeks HL's opinion.

Has not received Tables A and B of the endowment tables. Comments on the use of these tables and would welcome his views on a possible alteration in policy.

Asks RM to forward letter [see JH's 1844-7-22] immediately to G. B. Airy.

Very upset at an attack launched against JH in a manner that denigrates JH's father, William Herschel, in the process.

Changing a date of meeting for the magnetic committee of the B.A.A.S., and inviting GA to be there.

Would like CL to use his influence to obtain a place in Christ's Hospital for one of Robert Hunt's sons.

Thanks GA for offer of accommodation [see GA's 1844-11-2], but JH says he must stay with Miss [Elizabeth] Baily at Tavistock Place.

Thanks AD for having pointed out an error in one of JH's papers.

A copy of the question circular, signed by JH, sent to GA [see GA's 1844-12-17].