Remembers [wedding] anniversary.

Announces F. W. Bessel's success in measuring stellar parallax.

Appears to be commenting on JH's availability for a position.

R. J. Jones will be ready to receive transfer on Friday next.

Not convenient for R. J. Jones to take transfer of the property until Friday week. Sends a parcel which has just arrived.

Regarding a successor to Frederick Augustus (Duke of Sussex) at the R.S.L. Is glad JH intends to devote his time to scientific labor. Pleased to hear his book meets with JH's approval.

Has made meteorological observations as desired by JH, and has sent and received various sets of such observations. Would like to come to England to visit JH, but first wants to find a husband for his only daughter. GP's assistant at the observatory died and he is looking for a replacement. [Many parts of the letter are illegible.]

Herewith is the reply to his memorial. Do not inform people in England of the amount of rent paid for a piece of land near Cape Town.

Sends drawings of India landscapes. Speaks of JH's return to England.

The zenith sector seems to perform very well, and he is now ready to move it to the stations. Has been troubled with cloudy weather. C. P. Smyth is working the mural circle on the stars. Thomas Jones has not prepared the diagonal scale promised by Francis Baily. Has not been well lately. No news from England except that Admiral George Elliott has permission from the Admiralty to settle the land question. Encloses a catalogue of Zenith stars.

Sending hourly observations of 21 and 22 Dec. last. Comments on the weather during the winter. Performance of the shooting stars in November was poor. Hopes that JH will visit the United States on his way from Brazil to England.

Thanks for work on lunar theory. Sends news from Feldhausen, noting 'latest Astronomical novelty,' the sudden growth of star Eta Argus.

JH is preparing to bring his observations at the Cape to a close; has polished a mirror for TM.

Reports on his observations of the variable stars Eta Argus, Alpha Hydrae, and Alpha Cassiopeiae, and on the comparative brightness of the stars. Mentions that ill health is forcing him to curtail astronomical observing.

On the variability of Alpha Hydrae and some other stars.

Thanks for information in his letter. Agrees with JH about the variability of Hydra. Argus is returning to its original brightness. The zenith sector is down and in parts and hopes to get it re-erected on Friday. Results at the Observatory are very good.

Regrets that the Herschels were not allowed in when they called; he had given strict instructions that they should be shown in immediately. Grieves to hear of the short stay of the Herschels. Would like to talk to him privately on the State and the policy pursued.

Royal warrant appointing Board of Visitors to Royal Observatory, Greenwich.

Is returning the packet and would JH send the envelope to Mr. Crozier. Inform Sir John Franklin that any further letters should be sent c/o of JB's private address. Includes two short verses.

C. P. Smyth will deliver the micrometer series JH lent him for examining the values of the transit level scale; comments on this. Had another peep at the stars JH mentioned and still finds Argus larger than Rigel. The tent fills Mrs. De Witt's yard. She is a friend and correspondent of Charles Grant (Baron Glenelg).