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List of the deposits of executors of Mrs Julia Carrighan made at Lloyd's Bank, St James's St Branch

In Italian, German, French, and English

Is flattered to be appointed to the University Council. Notes that Sir John Richardson has consented to be the referee in the Professorship questions and discusses how information is to be presented to Richardson by Alderson and 'Ames'. Considers how to make the formal request to Richardson.

Gives news of his travels; of purchasing a carriage with another traveller, the vineyards in Burgundy and their poor state. Describes a beer salon in Lyons and the large consumption of beer in that city, the relatively peaceful mien of Lyons as opposed to the rest of France and describes other sights in Lyons, especially the Quays, a city gathering at a chapel and the river and fort. Gives information of his stay in Geneva, including describing the family he stays with and other friends and acquaintances. Mentions the number of English in Geneva and their effect on the cost of bread and lodgings. Gives a list of English people of his acquaintance presently in Geneva.

Describes his travels from various European countries

Gives 14 questions on Classics

Includes diaries, letters and miscellaneous documents

Is pleased to hear news of St Johns [probably concerning the lifting of restrictions imposed on the awarding of foundress's fellowships] and he and Wilson celebrated 'after the good old English Fashion'. Notes the existence of a number of Spanish refugees who were celebrating also. Other Johnians in Rome were too ill to attend the celebration. Discusses meeting the Manningham party and the forming of a committee to procure a sculpture. Discusses his finances; is running out of money and wishes that he could get credit at Coutt's. Is in the process of buying prints for friends and having a carving made. Is amused by the counterfeiting of cheques by the Governor of the City. Gives a description of his journey across Mount Cenis, the high cost of living in Italy and the problems of finding accommodation during Holy Week in Rome. Relates the story of a dredging swindle on the River Tiber.

Letters to John Harman, as executor of Julia Carrighan from beneficiaries receiving payments etc. Also cheques of Bosanquet, Franks, Whatman and Harman, 72 Lombard St.

Expresses thanks for the bust which she has recently received [of her husband, Clarke, Edward Daniel (1769-1822), mineralogist. The bust is now in the Fitzwilliam Museum]. Thinks it a great likeness.