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Is happy to received news from AJC. His health is good despite the inclement weather. Advises against visiting towns due to an epidemic.

Outlines his plans for returning to 'Old Ireland' via Leicester and Derbyshire with a Mrs Porter. Believes that he has been away from his parish too long and is neglecting his duties as a clergyman. Notes the news of bad fever and bankruptcies in Dublin. Outlines the excursions he has made from Stamford, including a visit to a fair at Deeping in which he describes the 'lofty tumbling of sundry girls' and believes that such degenerate shows would never happen in Ireland. Also describes the antiquities of Croyland and Crowland and his being accosted by 'peasants' who told him the 'legendary traits' of the area. Describes, and is impressed by, a decoy for taking wild ducks. Is interested in the history of Stamford College and outlines the information he has discovered and asks for help on the subject. Also notes that he has had the 'famous brazen head' for a day but it has refused to reveal any secrets. Outlines information on a series of concerts he is organizing to raise funds for a school for blind children.

Hoped to see AJC in Ireland last Summer and show parts of Co. Wicklow but this has been denied. Mentions his interest in gardening as being the only exercise he has taken for sometime. Notes that Professor Davy is visiting Dublin to give a lecture on 'chemico-electricity and geology' and discusses the previous time he saw the Professor give a talk. Sends a sample of Kilkenny coal and discusses its properties in relation to a lecture given by Doctor Clarke on mineralogy in Cambridge the previous year and also based on his own observations. Also describes its use by the Irish people both domestically and in industry. Also sends a sample of Galena found in a local lead mine and describes the marine site of the mine. Sends the rules of the 'Harp Society' [A Dublin society to teach blind children to play the harp] and describes its failure due to lack of funds, but notes that the Institution in Belfast has managed to educate 9 or 10 blind children. Gives an account of how the Institution benefits the musicians by teaching them to be 'correct. temperate and decorous in their conduct'.

Was disappointed to not meet the bearer of AJC's last letter. Gives an account of his journey, mostly on foot, from Stamford to Ireland. Includes descriptions of an interview with Ann Moore, a woman in Tutbury said to have lived for three years without 'sustenance solid or liquid', a state which he believes is true. Also describes the hill country in Derbyshire, the city of Sheffield, the Lake District, including the plumbago mine in Borrowdale and the lead industry, and the Isle of Man.

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.

Is disappointed not have received news from home. Is complimentary about his traveling companion. Travels are proceeding smoothly, if not involving much education. Describes part of the Feast of Corpus Domini, the procession called by Painters 'il Gruppo del Papa'.

Gives a graphic account of the aftermath of the assassination of the Duc de Berry on the 13th February 1820. Describes the state of the city, the political machinations and the interrogation of the perpertrator.

Still has not received any letters. Gives proposed route of his journey to Brussels. Contends that neither Bohemia nor Saxony have much to offer the visitor, excepting Prague and a few items in Dresden. Has seen some fine pictures and heard good music. Describes the site of the recent Battle of Dresden [1813]. Notes the good countenance of the King and his apparent frugality. Discusses the merits of taking up a College Living on his return.

Gives a description of journey from Paris to Rome, including crossing Mount Cenis in deep snow. Contends that his health has never been better. Has been pleased to meet up with old friends in Italy. Believes that Italy is becoming dearer, and made sure to arrive in Rome before Holy Week in order to find reasonable lodgings. Has been to a number of social occasions, including a concert by Romberg.