Please forward the address of H. Meikle, the computer.

Saw Mr Longman on his return through London yesterday, who expressed "great pleasure" in publishing the "Correspondence", and regretted that his house had formerly declined taking on the work. Offers his interest in this edition to Nichols for £100 and 150 copies, as it is the kind of book to make presents and exchanges with.

[Draft of Nichols' reply:] Declines Smith's offer.

William Herschel met with Mr. Gwatkin to discuss JH's proposal of marriage to Miss Gwatkin. MPH sees no impediment. WH wants JH to return soon.

A dinner with Correa, [Robert] Brown, [Charles] Konig, and Hare; Mr Forster thinks Correa's mental powers are failing. Correa's opinion of America. Walked to [Stoke] Newington and visited the Aikins, Mrs Barbauld, Mrs Lee, and Revd Mr Bransby. Unable to see [Nathaniel] Kindersley [Smith's cousin] before he goes to India. Visited Loddiges [plant nursery] where they have raised hundreds of 'Rhododendrum arboreum' from his seeds. His future activities. Has not heard anything yet about their journey to Southampton._x000D_

[Explanatory notes in pencil, by another hand, on first folio]_x000D_

[Letter incomplete: folio[s] presumed destroyed]

Will call on JH tomorrow. Has had a letter from Benjamin Gompertz.

Satisfied with arrangements for publication, and leaves arrangements with Longman to Nichols. Returns proof of index.

Sends EP a copy of the first annual report of [Astronomical Society?] and invites EP to join the 'circle'.

Sends first annual report of the Astronomical Society and will be sending one of JH's papers ['On the Aberrations of Compound Lenses and Object-glasses,' RSPT (1821), 222-67], which JH summarizes.

Declines JH's 'polite and kind offer' due to declining health.

Thanks for letter. Will do all in his power to further the cause of the Astronomical Society. Missing parts of Nautical Almanac and R.S.P.T. Would JH look into matter. Unable to send complete set of his Astronomical Yearbook, but can supply some for a suitable sum.

Cambridge news, GP's own activities, and comments on the progress of the observatory plans.

Welcomes astronomical correspondence. Is grateful for having his name proposed as a member of the Astronomical Society. Comments on the work of the Observatory. Would like the memoir of Edward Troughton.

Wishes JR to secure for the syndics of Cambridge University Observatory a copy of JR's plan for a Cape Observatory.

Sends packet by Mr. Sellique containing report of Astronomical Society council and James South's corrections for June to Dec. 1821.

Thanks for letter of 22 March and specimens, although latter have not yet arrived.

Sending some observations on a comet which appeared last month. Has had the pendulum up for some weeks but has been unable to carry out many observations owing to official duties. Has been working a good deal on occultations. Wishes some had been published as they are of great practical use.

Apologises for delay in informing Smith of state of the subscription to purchase an annuity for [William] Roscoe; Smith's £50 transferred to the fund; about £3,000 already subscribed, exclusive of [Thomas William] Coke's £100 per annum. Roscoe appears pleased "at the manner in which this mark of the esteem and regards of his friends has been brought about". Roscoe has made himself unwell through overwork on several literary pursuits. The Martin family all well [Smith's sister and family].

Regarding JH's misunderstanding with George Dollond in the latter's quarrel with James South.

Unable to leave his wife. Has read about JH's purchases at Christie's.

Following Smith's statement that he would not object to the Linnean Society paying attention to the fungi, suggests that members be invited to bring drawings to the first autumn meeting.