Is enclosing some accounts of the eclipse of the sun. The St. Helena instruments have arrived. Some observations are going to be made in Upper Canada. G. B. Airy proposes some extensive magnetic observations at Greenwich. Is going to Greenwich to see and plan extension to the observatory.

Thanks JH for meteorological observations and tells how he will apply them to predictions for Calcutta. Describes need to correct barometer observations. Compiles and compares barometer reading from points of India and Central Asia. Thanks JH for double star observations, which he sends to Madras Observatory.

Discussion of his latest experiments on polarization.

Note of thanks to JH for interceding on AS's behalf.

Has recently been too ill to write. Sent portraits of William Herschel to Wilhelm Struve, Heinrich Schumacher, Karl Gauss, Friedrich Bessel, and others.

Returns title deeds JH sent to HW for transfer of land [see HW's 1836-4-7]. Forwards cancelled 'Bond in favor of Neethling' for £150.

Basil Hall has just brought in the accompanying work of J. B. Biot. Sends another batch of Met. Obs. Is pleased with the success of JH's lunar discoveries.

Comments on observation of comets, the position of Southern Hemisphere stars, and the observation of an annular eclipse.

Sending some curious magnetic observations made at the Cape. Regarding chronometer measurements. Changes of temperature over sea and land compared.

Regarding his own observations of the recent solar eclipse. Is sending G. B. Airy's report on Alexander von Humboldt's letter on magnetic observations.

Sending a packet. Weather and winds have been unsuitable. Will send Thomas Maclear's packet by the next vessel.

Sending him the Calculus of Functions, which he may retain, and also some maps of the stars published by Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge. The R.A.S. is preparing a picture of Francis Baily and has added JH's name to the subscription list. Supposes he has fixed a date for his return. Regarding 'Warren's jet blacking.'

JH's reaction to Madras Results Volume III pleases TT. Discusses his observing methods in the volume.

Was necessary to reduce the whole of the sixth months' observations. More scanty than he desired but much of his time was taken up observing the comet stars. Is now busy with the comet stars. Does not send the precession as JH has them in his list.

JH has been nominated a member of the newly formed commission to inquire into the suitability of Table Bay as a port.

Observations of 'Comet stars.' Sends original 'Transit book.' Take care of it.

Enclosing some letters of introduction for Rio. Advises him to be there in the winter. Makes a duplicate set of his observations in case the ship sinks.

Is sending Captain W. F. Owen's Quarterly Meteorological statement.

JH letter on Gamma Virginis read at R.A.S. meeting. Niccolo Cacciatore appointed to new position at Palermo Observatory, where he plans to sell the Almanack. Many R.A.S. members experimenting with telescopic lenses.

News of family and friends.