JH's reasons for wishing to decline the baronetcy remain, but has decided to accept it because of Augustus Frederick's (Duke of Sussex) 'really noble conduct as respects me.'

A note to GP accompanying a letter to Augustus Frederick (Duke of Sussex) in which JH indicates a change of heart and an acceptance of the baronetcy [see JH's 1838-6-19].

Replying to GP's 1847-6-28, is worried about the amount of time that will be required of JH in preparing a suitable biography; does not want it to interfere with other work on hand.

Writes to ask GP to help publicize the need for candidates for professorships at the University of Melbourne.

Comments on the action of the Council of the Senate of Cambridge University.

Asks GP to participate in the marriage ceremony of JH's daughter Caroline.

Sends copy of B.A.A.S. resolutions relative to South Polar expedition. Will wait for GP to set date for deputation [to meet government officials].

Grateful for GP's sympathy. JH's mother 'dreadfully distressed.'

Accepts GP's invitation to visit him at Ely Cathedral after the B.A.A.S. meeting at Cambridge. Asks advice on whether it would be proper for JH to read his address at the meeting.

News of his travels in Italy. Has lost their trunks.

Regrets not having notified JH of the arrival of the manuscripts. Comments on them and the other papers. An algebra is much wanted. Has been much occupied with college and public business.

Book will be published on 13 Dec. Also printing JH's notes. Will extend to 710 pages. Comments on the errors and gives ideas for future publications. Reform is afoot in the University.

Outlines the events at Cambridge and the defeat of the reform GP hoped to introduce in the mathematical examinations.

Thanks for the two letters and the interesting matter they contain. Hopes JH will come when [William?] Clark[e]'s election takes place. Has put JH's name on the Syndics. Will not cease to exert himself in the cause of [mathematical] reform. Vice-Chancellor is against change.

Rejoices at the prospect of seeing JH on 10 June, the day of the election. Many supporters of William Clark may be absent. Has been unwell himself lately. Hears nothing about JH's Algebra. [Richard?] Harraden is difficult to move. Tell Charles Babbage an anonymous donor has given £20,000 to Peterhouse.

Has only just returned to the University. Not known at what time the election will take place. Has made inquiries about the bricks; they were given to the College by Sir J. Malcolm. Will get them copied. Just about to write to Charles Babbage who is coming down to take his degree.

Encloses certificate that Charles Babbage sent him, with the amended signatures. Sorry it has given JH so much trouble. All rejoice to see JH on 10 June.

Regrets delay in answering letter, but is setting to work and hopes to send part of his manuscript on curves in a few days. Has spoken to Smith (the printer). [Richard?] Harraden is immovable.

Received the parcel containing GP's manuscript just as he was intending to go into the country. Delayed his departure to prepare it for the printer, but the latter is waiting for types. Comments on JH's suggestions. Observatory was discussed at the meeting of Caput but was put off till 3 Dec. further discussion. James Wood is exerting his influence against it.

Syndicate appointed to consider the erection of an observatory at Cambridge. Gives details of passage through the Senate. Was obliged for J. B. Biot's letter of introduction; found his talents and candor delightful. Had estimate from Edward Troughton for instruments for the Observatory. Printing of the examples began yesterday.