Further explanation of a matter in gunnery. Can send further sketches if he is still interested.

Has accepted an invitation to visit the Victory and hopes to meet the JH's at the same party. Is off to the dockyard to see about an anchor.

Has been staying at Rome, where the climate did not suit him, but is now on a small ship touring the Mediterranean. Sends a letter of Feliciano Scarpelini, who has a man working a specula made of marble. Palermo Observatory is being put on a secure footing.

Further about the experiments of T. T. Grant. Man presented him with a sealed packet on the subject of the precession of the equinoxes by means of the libration of the moon.

Introducing a German gentleman who is on his way to South Australia.

Is grateful for the news from Natal. Congratulates him on his decision to send troops so promptly.

Writes to thank JH and his wife, Margaret, for their kind hospitality. CJ also mentions several other people he met.

Requesting JH to start a subscription list to relieve their penury.

Writes for her husband, who is very ill and receives no one. Would have made an exception for JH's son, if he had been forwarned. Expresses her husband's deepest regrets and regards.

Went to see J. C. Chase and Dr. Andrew Smith, and a meeting has been arranged at the Public Library tomorrow at 1 p.m. Smith had hoped to call on JH this morning, but was detained by the Governor.

Objections to one of JH's theories.

Has heard nothing of JH since mutual friend died two years ago. This May is cold and cheerless.

Thanks for the gift. Family news.

Thanks for Margaret Brodie Herschel's note. Hopes to see them in the near future.

Giving details of the secretary of an Italian organization. Is sending a letter of David Brewster's.

The hour of meeting of council is to be altered. Bring his paper on notation.

Is forwarding parcels. Getting ready for some experiments.

Remarks on various equations.

General family news.

Family news.