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Recounts the receiving of a parcel of Smalridge letters from Nicholls which had been lost. Discusses the content of the letters and concludes they are of little interest. Is interested in Dr Beauvoir's collection and whether there are any originals unaccounted for. Says that County Histories have proved unhelpful, has mislaid some papers concerning Leicestershire, and has published an article concerning G. Burton in British Topography, though the content has been questioned by Mr G (Gough). Discusses a book on W. Burton which the late Sir Thomas Cave borrowed and had copied but which does not now appear to be in the possession of Cave's son, though he has a book which he claims is the same. Discusses Cave's library and books therein which GA had originally hoped to buy. Also discusses other books on Leicestershire in other collections.

Gives thanks to Nicholls and to Mr Childs for recent help. Apologises for not contacting Mr Childs but his letter was lost in the post. Has read a book by Bridges but this has not proved useful. Has been searching for more Leicestershire material.

Gives thanks for the effusive praise given to GA by Herbert. Wishes to point out an error concerning Herbert's interpretation of GA's remarks concerning the 'Gold Book' and another manuscript. Explains why there has never been a connection between the two and also explains where the mistake was made by describing the two books and their provenance. Describes other examples of a similar confusion.

Has noticed a great many women with square peaked coifs and suggests these have remained in fashion for an overextended period. Describes the chapel at Thorpe, and discusses W. Ashby's house in the village and how his son fooled it all away. Talks of Barnwell parsonage and memorials to various Ashbys there. Discusses Twiford church and the reasons it is a 'common dirty country church'. Further discusses the livings of Thorpe, Twyford and Eastwell parishes and suggests that Seton made a mistake in computing their income which GA outlines. Recalls his memories of Hungerton church and the services his grandfather gave there and also his belief that much renovation has been carried out. Tells Nicholls not to take any notice of Dr Wollaston, discusses amounts payable for institution and induction, and talks of epitaphs of the Ashby family and others. Asks Nicholls to see if Dr Andrew Kippis received a letter concerning GA's relation Mr H. Hall. Discusses the depth of provincial history and how he has written more than he thought he would. Discusses an article he has written on the milliary and also lists water temperatures taken in various places at Burton Lazars Bath, near Melton Mowbray, to help Nicholls with some research.

Thanks for letter he has recently received along with one from Mr Nicholls [John Nichols, 1745 - 1826], who has recently experienced a 'melancholy event' in his family. Next time he is in London he will show Gough and Mr Herbert the book he has described to them. Describes the book as being of a litany and a calendar. Suggests that seeing the books does not help with dating them. Conjectures on who the original owner was and suggests it might have been Catherine of Aragon. Wishes to gain more information on the title page, which pages are wanting and who published it for whom. Hopes that Gough will be able to help with these questions. Has read Mr Herbert's book and is obliged to him for producing a book which exhausts a subject.

Asks for advice on the value of a collection of letters GA has sent. Mentions that it is at the discretion of Nicholls which letters he wants to print. Says that they are probably not in the correct order and there is some missing. Describes attempts to procure the originals but in vain. Discusses the background of 'W.G.' (The recipient of the letters in the collection) Discusses the content of the letters and the dubious circumstances in which they have been obtained by Dr Beauvoir, and Dr Macro before him. Also asks for the return of the letters. Notes in another hand on the letter maintains that the collection of letters were those of Bishop Tonbridge? to Walles? Gough.

Gives thanks for a recent parcel. Discusses an article by Laneham which describes a tournament involving horsemanship. Also gives anecdotes concerning 'French politeness'. Discusses other items sent, including a book containing an exact account of all Queen Elizabeth's jewels, and his hopes that he would come across records concerning Lady Tirwitts, unfortunately confounded. Records his search for records of Lady Tirwitts in libraries at Cambridge. Is puzzled by the contents of a book of prayers and puts forward ideas as to its contents, also noting he has written an account and sent it to Mr Gough which he hopes Nicholls will see and comment on. Hopes that the original book from which the lists of the Queen's jewels have been taken may be found, and suggests that some of items listed must still exist and could be identified. Laments the fact that the colleges sent so much treasure to be melted down.

Gives thanks for a List of New Years Gifts. Contends that they should be able to find the 'Gold Book' in a similar one and discusses other lists. Hopes Nicholls will keep him informed if Nicholls finds anything in his researches. Cannot find a name he is searching for in the list but believes it would be in a collection of Rev Cave at Wellingboro, which is described. Would like the list returned and mentions another book, Randle Holme's Academy of Armory, which he has found useful. Is sure that other lists can be traced in private hands. Discusses the work of Whittaker regarding the Queen and contends that the letters he uses as evidence are forged.

Gives thanks for recent letters but states that the two books are too dirty to be of much use. May visit Yarmouth soon and if so will call on Stevenson in Norwich. Has plenty of books, papers, medals and fossils at Bury. WIll give Stevenson a hearty welcome if he visits. Gives thanks for a book on Elizabeth Bentley and informs Stevenson that he knows little of Norfolk, though he has a copy of Honest Tom Martin's Suffolk Notes which is an important collection. Discusses recent copies of the Gentleman's Magazine which include a representation of GA's Queen Elizabeth Prayer Book, and suggests that Nicholls the printer is in an advantageous position when it comes to old manuscripts.

Article by GA about the Dutch Barrier Towns. Briefly lists the Towns and says their fortifications have been reduced to rubble. Notes the over-zealous customs officers there. Gives a full description of the fortifications at Bergen Op Zoom, made possible by a visit to the town. Gives a brief description of the French siege and the taking of the fortress in 1745. Gives descriptions of his travels through Holland. Describes a Moravian Community near Utrecht.