Further regarding the inscription for the memorial to Francis Baily. Has forwarded it to the executors and translated it for Elizabeth Baily. Wire pens satisfy him.

Queries relating to the actinometer. Is a candidate for the position of Lecturer in Chemistry at the East India Company's College.

The magnetic and meteorological observatories were never part of any other system. Is not certain whether the Visitors had anything to do with these observatories. Captain Herbert in an Indian journal has proposed a formula for the wet bulb thermometer. Has arranged for the notice to be sent to JH.

Lord Minto [Gilbert Elliot] forgot about publication arrangements. Lt. [Home?] and Lt. [?] Clark left Cape of Good Hope for Antarctica on 9 Jan. Reply from C. F. Gauss. German copies of Toronto observations were delayed in Cologne.

Chair of Astronomy in the University of Edinburgh is vacant. Has had the son of Capt. W. H. Sm[y]th recommended as a suitable candidate. Would like JH's views on the suitability of Sm[y]th for the position.

The epitaph has been sent to be drawn onto the stone. Comments on some of the wording. Sends some Alderton's blotting paper and the compliments of the season.

Thanks JH for recommendation of C. P. Smyth. James South returns from Ireland; reports great observing conditions there.

Regarding pens and suitable ink for various types. Further comments on the inscription for Francis Baily's memorial tablet.

Reply from G. A. Erman to JH's circular is best one yet received. Erman recommends calculating magnetic constants of 1829. ES suggests grant from B.A.A.S. to fund this. Alexander Humboldt will reply soon. Charles Wheatstone should describe new apparatus in letter to JH that can be sent to observatories.

Regarding magnetic establishments and observations.

Responds to comments about Robert Hunt [see JH's 1845-4-2]; talks about making an artificial eye.

Comments on JH's observing a 'falling star.'

Sending the manuscript of James Dunlop's paper.

As trustee of marriage settlement of CB's sister [Mary Anne Hollier], JH is asked to sign enclosed order. Reports distribution of money to sister and to H. J. Hollier.

Received reply from Karl Kreil in letter from Count Senftenberg, who owns private magnetic and meteorological observatory east of Prague run by Kreil's former assistant. ES asks JH to write letter to Clemens von Metternich, as requested by Senftenberg. High regard for Kreil's work.

Last letter to JH was private [see GA's 1845-4-1].

Wants information on dispersion/separation of light in plate or crown glass.

The President was requested to write to the East India Company about the observatories. Continuance of the magnetic observations at Greenwich was referred to the Committee of Physics. Cannot find where Nicolas Clement-Desormes's observations are published. Has been studying the wet bulb problem. Capt. Herbert has denounced the article on hygrometry in Brewster's Encyclopaedia.

Sending proofs and costs of four plates from engraver James Basire. Plate of large nebulae in progress. PS located old style type that JH prefers. Finances prohibit including all plates. JH must select which ones to include.

C. P. Smyth receives appointment as Astronomer Royal of Scotland. Again thanks JH for recommendation.