Is giving a series of lectures at the Collegiate Institution. Has made some interesting discoveries recently and has deposited a paper with Faraday for communication to the R.S.L. Comes to the conclusion that chemical action can be suspended by magnetic force. Comments on this.

Has often thought of the inactive condition of iron and has made some notes before he received JH's comments. Has overcome all JH's objections to the intrinsic difference in the two poles. Comments on some of these experiments.

Is desirous of procuring impressions of prismatic spectra from all parts of the globe. These should show the chemical influence of the solar rays. The B.A.A.S. may be able to help or Colonel Edward Sabine. Can JH use his influence?

Has been working for a long time on the supposed influence of magnetism on chemical action. Outlines an experiment he has used to show whether magnetism affects chemical action; would like his comments.

Encloses a copy of his own paper from the P.M. Has not found time to do the experiments suggested by JH, but hopes to shortly. Is revising some papers on the physical powers of the universe for re-publication.

Sends more copies of prospectus of RH's book (Poetry of Science) for JH to distribute.

Is grateful for JH's request to add his name as a subscriber to his book. Sends a volume entitled the Poetry of Science for JH's acceptance.

Is pleased he approves of his style. Regarding the experiments on the germination of seeds. His own son is progressing satisfactorily.

Is thinking of withdrawing his son from Christ's Hospital owing to his frequent epileptic fits. Should he inform the Prince Consort? Outlines his recent photographic work.

Since writing to JH he has taken medical advice and decided to leave his son at Christ's Hospital for the time being. Gave a lecture at the Royal Institution on Friday evening.