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Thanks Gaskell for procuring a drawing of the Wordsworth family almery. Asks her to convey his thanks to the draughtsman. Wishes that Mr and Mrs Beaumont, the current owners of the almery, would look as kindly upon his desire to acquire the relic as Mr Brackenbridge. Requests that the drawing be sent with his daughter who is staying with Mr Marshall in Grosvenor Street. Refers to his part in the improvement of Miss Brandreth via his connections with Mr De Wint and Mrs Dewint.

Reports the safe arrival at Cole Orton of both their travelling parties, all well except little Thomas, who has a bad cough, and Sarah, who was sick. Thanks Mrs Cookson for her hospitality and hopes to repeat the pleasure in the Spring. Details their journey, omitting some place names. Mentions their 'little affairs with Lady B'.

Condoles with Southey on the death of his brother. Mentions his own brother's ill health. Mourns the loss of Lady Lonsdale. Sympathises over Southey's ill health. Advises on the treatment of his hernia. Refers to Mr Crabbe Robinson's worsened condition whilst they were walking in Italy, and the death of Mr Quillinan's father after he refused to wear a Portuguese truss until an English one could be procured. Reports that Mr Carr recommends Salmon and Oddys opposition sided truss. Forwards a letter and a pamphlet from Mr Merewether. Thanks Southey for Madoc, and for a poem, with which Mrs Wordsworth is charmed. Supposes that the work of Southey and himself might 'have a better chance of being remembered than some others who have figured in our day'.

Informs Coleridge that he was not at Highgate on the previous Wednesday due to a reoccurance of his illness. Mentions that he is being treated by Dr Farne [?]. Plans to dine at Lambeth Rectory the next day, and leave for Switzerland on Monday. Regrets that illness and sitting for his Bust at Chantry's has prevented him from seeing Coleridge. Asks Coleridge to tell Derwent that Mr Longman is to send him a new edition of Wordsworth's poems, and to thank Mr Gilman for recommending Dr Farne [?].

Replies to a query made by the Fellows of St John's College about plans for his portrait. Informs Hymers that he is waiting for Mr Quillinan to send him news of Mr Pickersgill, who was to paint the portrait but has only just returned from France. Reports that he has passed on messages to William, and Henry Cookson's mother. Asks for advice, on behalf of his brother-in-law, Mr Thomas Hutchinson, about the relative merits of being a Sizar or a Pensioner at St John's. Refers to his poor eyesight which necessitates an amanuensis.

Manuscript list of Wordsworth manuscripts held in St John's College Library. In the hand of C.C. Scott, with additions by Norman Buck.

Contends that the handwriting of the letter concerning the 'Anecdote for Fathers' is that of Mary Wordsworth.

Regarding their work securing the sonnet.

Copy of page from catalogue showing the letter to Haydon. Handwritten notes on agreement to purchase, in the hand of Arthur Guy Lee, Librarian.