Details her daily routine.

Is comparing 'points and measures' of new stations with [François] Arago. Also busy with daguerreotypes. Thanks for encouragements. Has necessary instruments for meteorological and magnetical observations. Mentions work done and astronomers met on Italy trip. Discusses Prince Albert.

Is sorry JH was unable to be with them at the Anniversary meeting. Has had a further letter from the Admiralty regarding a pendulum.

Still invalid. Offers to be godfather for JH's new child [Maria]. When does JH plan to move from Slough?

Approves of the R.S.L. letter written to the Rajah of Travancore. Notes that the Court of Directors has approved the change in observatory locations from Bombay to Singapore and from Doon[?] to Simla. The site of the Canada observatory in Toronto has been chosen. Discusses a committee meeting time and expenses. Mentions Mr. Clark's work in atmospheric electricity.

Has had no further tidings of the pendulum so has drafted the enclosed letter.

Comments on many different processes in photography. Still has not tried the Daguerreotype, although WT has had the equipment for a considerable time.

Has been experimenting with photographic papers. Outlines some of his experiments. Has prepared some papers for sale.

Replies to JH's letter of 1839-12-10. States that George Napier has informed him that four positions are to be filled. Asks JH which candidates he would recommend.

Announces that the R.S.L. Council has passed the resolution to reorganize previous committees into one entitled 'Physics and Meteorology.'

To remedy the negligent omission of Humphrey Lloyd's name and the work of the observatories in a recent R.S.L.'s presidential speech, special communications will be sent to all foreign scientific institutions. Requests a special meeting of either the Council or the Committee be called to discuss the many foreign communications.

Requests an appointment to see JH in regard to TM's candidacy for a position teaching at the Government Free Schools at the Cape of Good Hope.

Writes of recent data. Addition of the Prague and Milan magnetic observatories will bring the total to 18 sites. In presenting to the Council a map ready for publication, has found out that the other committees have not been informed about the need to revise their own reports. Appreciates JH's letter of regret about the lack of appreciation in the recent R.S.L.'s President's speech.

Sends suggestions for recipient of R.A.S. medal and comments on JH's 1839-11-29.

Concurs with JH in his desire to stay out of R.S.L. affairs but feels it is important to promote terrestrial magnetism in the R.S.L., especially because many foreign countries with observatories like to deal officially with the R.S.L. instead of private individuals. Asks if JH wishes to continue receiving information about magnetism after JH moves to Collingwood.

Is grateful for his letter. Sends some of his photographic sheets. Now uses a different chemical to prepare his papers. Will be pleased to send JH his results and to receive a copy of the memoir in due course.

Cannot afford to visit JH and has no testimonials to support his candidacy for a teaching position at the Cape. Describes his attainments and pleads for consideration.

Requesting JH to write the next Anniversary address for the meeting of the B.A.A.S. as there is no local person capable of producing one.

[John] Boileau brought drafts of reporting forms from [Humphrey] Lloyd. Wants JH to examine these books. Will obtain supplies for observatories.

Enclosing a page and a drawing, which may be of interest to him. Best wishes for Christmas.