JH began popular series on meteorology to 'suit your readers' over one year ago, but discovered excellent treatise by L. F. Kämtz and chose instead to translate that. 'Your letter' revived the idea.

Testimonial to C. P. Smyth's dependability and competence as an astronomer.

Membership dues, voting privileges, and need for discussions after reading of papers [probably at B.A.A.S. meetings]. Suggests announcing at each adjournment what the next topic will be. Considers prohibiting any discussion following medical papers.

Box that [Thomas] Maclear indicated would contain Cape bulbs from Klapmuts, arrived yesterday containing common European roots. Perhaps wrong box was sent from London warehouse.

JH's opinions about disruptive effect of tremors on observatory if proposed railway tunnel is built under Greenwich Park. Proposes method for adjusting train schedule to reduce interference with observations.

Thanks [?] for the honor of having her book on astronomy dedicated to JH.

In response to a request, JH is not willing to part with any letters from his father, William, but will send one of William Herschel's notes to his sister, Caroline.

Writes to tell of arrangements whereby the recipient of the letter may pick up a copy of JH's Cape Results.

[Addressed to 'General ?'.] Comments on memo on refraction sent to Thomas Maclear.

Writes to a lady at Slough to thank her for her kindness to JH's son [?].

Thanks for [?]'s kindness shown to JH's son [?] in visit to Mr. Peter's observatory. [?]'s friends 'the Wrenches' are well.

Cannot accept the invitation to stay during the B.A.A.S. meeting in Edinburgh, as JH will be unable to come.

Declines offer of support. JH does not wish to become involved in politics, representing Cambridge.

Received letter of 10th. Understands that there is no need to forward any more copper.

Encloses copy of note from [W. D.] Haggard regarding production of quicksilver in California. Use of gold bullion coins will be influenced by issue of equilibrium of gold and silver as 'concurrent measures of value.' [JH note on verso on copper alloy ratios.]

Will forward [?]'s petition to W. H. Barton when Barton returns next week.

[Unidentified Mint employee] was not properly informed that his duties included instructing persons not employed at Mint.

[Last page only; continues article VIII and begin article IX.] Mint rules for accounting for precious metals. W. T. Brande is responsible for enforcing these in Coining department.

[Last page only] Estimates time to create dies for [?] medal. Reports progress in production of medal.

Testimonial to professional service rendered to Mint by G. F. G. Mathison, contractor for melting and refining gold and silver bullion.