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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.

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.

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.

Parsons is relieved that his arbitration has been settled, and expresses optimism in producing an improved compound steam turbine that will not fall within the old patents, notes improvement in their glass mirrors, and that Sir J. Douglas wants them to manufacture side lights for ships. There is a small sketch.

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.