Tells JH that JS's brother, James, is very ill and infirm, almost blind and with his memory failing, but wishing to be reconciled to those with whom he was in conflict in earlier times. Charles Babbage has visited. Would JH come or write?

As JH rarely comes to London. and is himself in poor health, it is unlikely that JH can visit James South. JH wants, however, also to wipe bitter recollections from his mind.