Is sorry to hear that JH has been so unwell. The Rifle Association is to compete for prizes. Is JH in favor of the Association?

Thanks for letter. Mrs. Moorsam was interred at Norwood Cemetery last Wednesday. NN's health is bad so son represented her. Bequests to Isabella and Caroline Herschel.

On the orbits of short period comets, and the shortening of such orbits.

The Governors find that many of the senior members favor Mr. Stute for the appointment, so in the circumstances thinks it best that JH's son should not appear as a candidate.

Informs JH that a printer will make multiple copies of a paper for him.

Regarding the geology of the Highlands. Will send him his own memoir. Will try at the next Council to obtain what JH wants.

Is grateful for his prompt reply; it is just what he required. Has not heard the result of his application yet.

Obliged for his note regarding the church rates. Comments on JH's views and gives summary of the work carried out by the local incumbent.

Is obliged for his note and statement on the necessity of pegs at the ends of the lines of the Great Pyramid; comments on this. Has seen Augustus De Morgan and explained his theories. Urges the need for a permanent practical geometrical gallery.

Agrees with him on the subject of his note, but thinks it best not to print it as names would be demanded.

If he has an opportunity he will use the information in his letter, but he will not disclose his identity.

Thanks for JH's memoir of Francis Baily. Will take down and store the hatchment put up for the late [Elizabeth] Bailey. To whom does it belong?

James Challis has proposed retiring from Cambridge Observatory. Would like JH's views on the matter of his chances of succeeding Challis.

Realizes that they have never been introduced. Nonetheless, requests JH's personal opinion on a matter of high importance to science. Asks JH to critique a memoir.