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Thanks Lee for letter agreeing to payment arrangements

Gives congratulations on bachelorship. Contains a witty cartoon as a way of a send off for Lee's impending sea voyage.

Describes beauty of surroundings and suggests that writing is as important as mathematics. Hopes that the ideas of the Permanent Peace Society and Peace of Nations Society eventually triumph, and that the two Societies will be able to reach agreement over the issue of self-defence. Intimates that they shouldn't split hairs in the face of a bigger battle and an alliance must be formed. Makes case that once the idea of offensive war is abandoned then logically there will be an end to defensive war. Lays out argument justifying self-preservation and the acceptability of taking of life in extreme cases in a long, rambling account, using scriptures to illustrate point. Praises the Quakers and wishes two societies will come together to abolish war system. Apologises for long, badly written diatribe and blames interruptions from noisy children. Refers to article written in Herald of Peace to further illustrate point. Finally, advocates a police force to maintain law and order.

Tells of events in Falmouth and the expected arrival of a Mr Blake. Thanks Lee for help with a business arrangement and asks for a small loan to help pay for an insurance policy. Notes the success of Lee's Temperance Society and gives news of his sons involvement in a similar Club. Gives news of grandson's education and hopes to see Fiott in near future. Notes Lee's recent public remarks on the present Government and feels sure that they will triumph.

Advises of agreement to give a reference if called upon.

Hopes that son will join family counting house business

Concerning a loan to French nobility for purchase of equipment to assist in counter revolutionary activity

Informs Hughes that he has seen the Archimandrite and confirms that he is of good and deserving character. Thinks that the Archimandrite wishes to find employment on the Ionian Islands after his experiences in Constantinople and Russia. Hopes that the eminent clergy acquainted to Hughes will be able to help and promises to have memorial ready in a week.

Sends condolences for the loss of Lee's wife, describes Colchester and surroundings and tells of current job as schoolteacher. Includes picture of Colchester Grammar School.

Some adverse and misleading comments have appeared in the journal 'Engineering', concerning the performance of the Viper. In reality he believes that the Admiralty are pleased with the Viper's results and the Cobra has already been purchased by the Admiralty, while their Japanese destroyer is 'nearly settled now.'