Regarding water in the atmosphere. Effect of the moon on clouds. Some of the curiosities seen by his son while at the Embassy in Japan, including a device for giving warnings of earthquakes. Intends to show combinations of wind currents.

Further comments regarding the pressure of the atmosphere. His sketch was to demonstrate the currents of air. JH's comments on the moon were interesting.

Sending a gift of his Weather Book. Hopes JH will send his comments on chapter 18. Has scarcely seen M. F. Maury.

Ideas respecting gravitating lunisolar action on the atmosphere—as apart from that of heat or other influence.

Enjoyed reading the dialogues of Hermogenes and Hermione [JH's 'On Atoms']. Found William Higgins's book some years ago and it appeared the basis for John Dalton's views. Finds astronomy and geology the basis for Old Testament inspiration. How absurd is the modern notion of circuits.

Book he intended to write has had to be postponed as he has been asked to prepare a second edition of his Weather Book. Sends a proof of the revision of the 18th chapter.

Speculates on gravitational effect of sun and moon on earth's atmosphere.

Thanks for his opinion; it will save him from exposure, but it is too late to get the book altered. Comments on some parts of JH's book on meteorology. The atmosphere appears to be smaller in extent than John Dalton conceived.

Sending a paper to replace the one sent previously. Comments on the effect of the moon on the atmosphere. Wrote his Weather Book in a great hurry. Regrets the expression 'lines of force' but had the approbation of several practical electricians.

Sends three pamphlets by Lieut. John Maclear. Was very interested in JH's 'Words" for January.