Has discovered another new planet [Psyche]. Gives readings.

JH's paper will 'infuse new life into' sound experiments now being conducted at Woolwich [Academy].

Altered draft security bond to make Mr. Shaw obliged to Queen instead of to master of Mint. Left penalty amount blank for JH to fill in. [JH annotation: Completed draft of bond and returned it.]

Is well satisfied with the names JH has suggested for the satellites, but wonders whether the continental astronomers will accept them. Is puzzled by the orbits of two satellites.

Found he had made an error in his letter of yesterday. Encloses an amended table.

Refuses JH's proposal that BP accept the title of Modeller and Engraver with a £400 salary. Also requests that the monthly coal allowance for BP's workshop be restored.

Returns completed draft of security bond for Mr. Shaw.

Has received two notes, one from G. B. Airy and one from Francis Beaufort informing him that the Admiralty has promised to supply a transit circle; the estimates have now been passed. The Magnetic Observatory building at the Cape has been destroyed by fire. Andries Stockenström is taking an active part in politics. H. G. W. Smith has been recalled.

Was JH's examiner forty years ago. Please explain why northern winters, at perigee, are not colder than southern winters, at apogee. Gratified that JH is in office held by Isaac Newton.

JH's illness. Accounts are not ready for JH's signature.

Meeting of Cambridge University Commissioners for 6 Apr. is postponed to 20 Apr.

Wants to discuss three topics when JH has time to call on CT. [JH annotation: 'Pistrucci; Superannuation; Deficits in the Exchequer credit accounts.']

Asks JH to grant permission for WH's son and friends to tour Mint. Hopes business with Benedetto Pistrucci will be settled soon. [JH annotation: JH also wants Pistrucci business settled, but latest developments lead JH to expect anything but a satisfactory conclusion.]

Thanks for work recently sent and generally for astronomical discoveries. Sends two 'little works' for JH's inspection.

Asks JH questions about a paper on the dispersion of light from beyond the visible violet end of spectrum.

Call on CT today.

Intends to use JH's names for the satellites of Uranus in a communication unless JH has any objections.

Believes similarity of period of solar spots and that of terrestrial magnetic variation is more than coincidental.

Is grateful for his prompt reply to his request for friend to visit the Mint.

Ceases receiving coal supply to his office, an allowance made to BP for 35 years. Mint owes him four months' salary. Makes a reference to plight of G. B. Airy, who might be turned out of his residence at the Royal Observatory.