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Encloses a draught of a paper concerning coins described by Mr Bryant and Mr Falconer which GA contends are forgeries. Describes his reasons for writing the paper and the evidence he used in making his case. Asks for the paper be returned, as it is only a draft.

Letters to and from G.A.; other material relating to correspondence.

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.

Notes used to introduce Ashby's letters in John Nichols, Illustrations of the literary history of the eighteenth century. They include footnotes cross referring to Ashby's contributions to the 'Gentleman's Magazine' and 'Archaeologia'.

Sends an account of the milliary. Discusses the problems with obtaining information regarding Leicester, published histories and illustrations of East Anglia and Leicester. Relates his ideas concerning the course of the Foss Way in Leicestershire. Talks of a further dissertation he will write on an inscription. Also Included is a note in another, later, hand giving details of a 'History of Leicestershire' printed in 1793.

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.

Discusses an account of a Leicester Milliary sent to Gough. Mentions the debate over an Apamean coin involving the President and Mr Tyson. Talks of published histories of Suffolk by Sir J. Cullum and Sir Richard Gippes.

Says that his Leicestershire collection, a Magna Britannica and printed pedigree are at Nicholl's disposal. Asks Nicholl to look out for a transaction between Wollaston's estate and the Rector of Market Bosworth. Says that he will soon be receiving further documents of the Foley family which may be of interest. Discusses his work on the Thurmaston Inscription. Talks of making a new plan of the Foss Way and Watling Street and using a surveyor. Discusses a MS of Queen Elizabeth which both GA and Nicholls have. Asks Nicholl to remind Mr Charlton he owes GA interest.

Discusses and describes a bound book of devotional pieces said to have belonged to Queen Elizabeth. Compares it to another manuscript from Mr Levett. Also mentions that he has another copy of the Queens Prayers.

A description of a journey to Holland and France made by G.A. and his wife. Describes church services in Delft, a Benedictine Abbey near Ghent, a fish market in Rotterdam among others.