Thanks JH for agreeing [1860-3-17] to be a subscriber to HS's project and for JH's critique of HS's use of the term 'Absolute.' Admits that it has difficulties.

Invites JH to stay at BP's home for the B.A.A.S. meeting 27 June. Notes the new museum opens at the same time.

Regarding the printing of JH's British Metrical scale. Comparison between the chimes of Big Ben and those of St. Mary's, Cambridge.

Further details on the chimes of Big Ben.

Sending a short paper which is to be printed, and would be glad with any comments. Currents indicated are deduced for a small number of cases only.

Thanks JH for 'testimonial' to the Radcliffe Observatory on his behalf, but the response is not encouraging. Describes the tribulations of his career in astronomy. Makes further suggestions regarding the variable stars being observed by JH's son [Alexander].

Sent proof for vol. 2 of St. Helena observations to JH. JH's promised article in Edinburgh Review on progress in science of terrestrial magnetism. Embarrassing delay by government in responding to Prince Albert's request for five-year magnetic survey is resulting in loss of interest among prospective directors. Proposal by Americans to assume leadership of survey in North America. Dutch observatory in Java and Jesuit observatory in Cuba.

Sending some crystals of a substance he obtained by the separation of gold from iridium. Would be glad of his comments.

Sending a printed circular on his proposed change in the currency.

Thanks for his comments on the recent paper. Further points on the sun's equation. Will read his article on meteorology. Radcliffe Trustees have advertised the post again as there was only three applicants.

Pleased to hear that he has received his statements representing curves; comments on these. Further regarding his views on the Great Pyramid.

William King (Earl of Lovelace) was in Somerset when JH's letter arrived, but he placed it before him on his return. Thinks the G. Hartnell affair is the responsibility of J. R. Townshend (3rd Vicount Sydney). His own mother is doing well considering her age. Hopes JH has had good news from India.

[Form Letter] GA's address, as Astronomer Royal, to Board of Visitors. Progress report on F. G. W. Struve's proposal for joint French-English-Belgian triangulation survey.

Glad to hear JH feeling better. Enclosing a 'shorter and simpler' explanation of some experiment by Léon Foucault, asking for comments.

[Form letter] Wishes to nominate JH as member of commission to prepare for International Statistical Conference meeting in London in July.

Offers JH and Lady Herschel lodging during Oxford B.A.A.S. meeting.

Would like a testimonial from JH as he is applying for the Professorship of Sanskrit, left vacant by the death of H. H. Wilson.

F. E. Wilmot leaves for command in Canada. Requests JH's advice in finding a schoolmaster to prepare his son Harold for Woolwich.

Regrets to hear that he proposes to retire from the captaincy of the Hawkhurst Company of the Rifle Volunteers.

Would like confirmation of his London address before returning the books. Has borrowed from the Society the barometric observations made at Cracow.