Thanks for the perusal of [W. H.?] Smyth's letter; also had one, which he will send later when he has considered certain points. The zenith sector is on board the Wellesley, expected daily. Benjamin D'Urban has granted all TM's wishes regarding the survey. Re-surveyed the ground this morning.

Talks about the very hot weather, and some matters of business that JH needs to work out with TM.

Availed himself of the calm weather to finish the parade measurement. Gives an account of the work.

Thanks for the perusal of Capt. J. A. Lloyd's papers. Comments on Lloyd's work at Mauritius. Does not think a mural circle necessary for the observatory at Mauritius. Regarding the Parade base line at the Cape. Not easy to put the guns into the ground.

The zenith sector was brought by the Wellesley and is now at the Observatory. Outlines some observations he hopes to make with it. Is about to write to R. Thom[p]son. Has some important matters to discuss with JH when he calls.

Some minor matters of astronomical business followed by an extended list of principles on which a constellation reform might be undertaken.

About the remarkably bright variable star, Eta Argus.

Thanks for the interesting account of the star whose variability has now been established. Used the 3 1/2 foot last night and definition was good. Returns JH's letter to [James?] Dunlop and thinks there should be no offense taken. Opening for the Zenith is being enlarged. Measured JH's azimuth East and West yesterday.

Gives latitude of 'this observatory' used in reduction of 'Comet stars.' Will accept systematic correction in all data to compensate for differences between TM's and Thomas Henderson's data. Instruments are erratic since telescope was moved. Using transit instrument only for sun, planets, and [reduction of Thomas] Brisbane's stars.