Agrees that Kew Observatory should remain open. Will urge B.A.A.S. to continue observations. Admiralty Manual going slowly. WB may use Admiralty's printer for WB's separate article. Did not tell Lord [Auckland, i.e., George Eden] of WB's offer to go to New Zealand.

Believes B.A.A.S. should continue to maintain Kew Observatory, but worries about finances. Encloses letter from William R. Birt, whose aid will maintain it for a while.

Thanks for the offer of 25 copies of the Admiralty Manual. Thinks contributors should receive 6 copies instead of the 2 copies originally intended. Some misunderstanding of his proposals regarding returns of information. Printer has made a blunder in the Manual and JH has given orders for new pages to be substituted.

Agrees with W. R. Birt on advantages of continuing Kew observatory if B.A.A.S. can afford it. Encloses Birt's letter to JH. Understands difficult financial position of B.A.A.S.

Sending suggestions for a sympiesometer.

Further suggestion for the sympiesometer.

Asks questions about how to proceed for the continuance of magnetic observations.

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

William Mann applies for Madras Observatory post; JH believes TM should be consulted for recommendation. [Andrew] Graham, observer for E. J. Cooper, discovered the asteroid Metis. Describes children's education.

WH's manuscript on botany for JH's Admiralty Manual has arrived and deserves praise. JH awaits three final manuscripts.

Asks WH to forward Dr. [Mortimer] O'Sullivan thanks for two sermons on preparation of the world for the reception of Christianity.

Answers to FB's queries concerning the sympiesometer.

Further points regarding the sympiesometer.