Would like JH to write the obituary of François Arago for the R.S.L.

Nominates Margaret Herschel's nephew for Addiscombe.

Has heard of a projected attack on the Henry Lawson instruments at the Observatory. Would like a line from JH on the value of the instruments. Has written to W. R. Dawes, [John?] Lee, and W. H. Smyth.

Willingly gives JH permission to engrave a portrait photograph taken with WT's process. WT asks JH if he would be willing to testify on WT's behalf if necessary, relating to infringement of patent rights. WT announces that John Hind has discovered another asteroid [Euterpe].

If the Herschels intend visiting the B.A.A.S. meeting at Liverpool he will be pleased to accommodate them.

Confer with CT on rates of piecework for gold coinage before making decision. Did JH receive Treasury's official approval of remaining appointments to Sydney branch mint?

Regrets he has been wrongly styled F.R.S. Comments on the projected Lawson Observatory at Nottingham and the high value placed on the instruments. Outlines his plan for the Equinoctial Time column in the Nautical Almanac.