Intended calling on him after he sent the papers, but was prevented. Has had discussions with W. T. Brande about the duties of the secretaries and will see JH about this at the club.

Is returning James South's papers. Will discuss publication matters on Thursday. Encloses a communication from [Thomas?] Weaver. What shall he do about [William?] Nicol?

JH's second note has prevented him writing to [William?] Nicol. Question of communication must rest with John Barlow and S. H. Christie. Sends a note on the extraction of silver. J. G. Children has a method for the South American Bubble companies. Will have a long paper on electro-chemical phenomena connected with copper sheathing.

Let meeting be on Saturday. May visit glass house on the way to Greenwich. Has sent W. T. Brande's paper to the R.S.L. Has JH tried magnetic effects on resin and sulfur?

Hopes to see R. S. Dundas (2nd Viscount Melville) before the next meeting of Council. Approves of JH's views. Everard Home's paper will be read this evening; hopes JH's paper on parallax will follow.

Is still confined to his room so would JH look over the enclosed papers for mistakes. Hopes Council will consider the position of James Hudson.

Will have great pleasure in going down on Sunday and will take his carriage. Hopes Mr. Carter will be in the party.

Waited to see W. H. Wollaston who wishes to be called Honorary Commissioner of Longitude. Hopes to see him tomorrow.