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.

Thanks for note and enclosure. Has written to [David?] Landsborough to say dried specimen was just what he wanted. Would like some more in spirits.

Very unwell.

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

Thanks correspondent for lecture tickets, but regrets he will be unable to attend.