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Reference to Royal Society expedition and Perret's work. Use of funds for Perret and his cooperation with the Royal Society expedition.

Bad experiences on Montserrat. Day gave the impression in London that he was not continuing his work on Montserrat. Refers to the presence of Royal Society envoys on Montserrat as an "occupation"

Addressing issues RE Perret's position on Montserrat. Mentions John Flett and Dr Jefferys RE English involvement on Montserrat. Suggesting best time to meet to discuss issues.

Letter RE gas samples and observations on Montserrat

Speaks RE human crises seen at other volcanoes and cites need for prompt analysis of samples.

Spoken to the curator and some local people. They want him to visit. They had installed pendulums to measure earthquakes on his instruction.

Comments on the physical and mental strain of feeling responsible for 12000 people on the island.

Invitation to visit Montserrat and summary of activity, intention to speak with the commissioner as the boat stops there.

Royal Society expedition to Montserrat, MacGregor. Dr Shepherd analyses and Dr Trechman analyses. Impact on iron elements of apparatus. Expenses, idea for equipment details of equipment. Jaggar and Flett thinking a nuee ardente did not destroy St…

Rising temperatures potential faulty instrument. Presence of a fissure rather than a crater at Gages. Discussion of Gas. Eye-stinging from gasses. Mentions the "human crisis" he is witness to. Discussion of his book and further funds. Copy of letter…