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Gives the cause of death of W. F. Mackenzie and the state of the family after the tragedy.

Gives thanks for help rendered and hopes that he will be 'strong in St John's'. Has taken steps to get more votes in the coming weeks and has engaged rooms in Haymarket as suggested. Wishes to arrange a meeting to organise the Committee.

Expresses thanks for invitation. Also would like recipient to express thanks to the Master of St John's for his invitation.

Writes to express disappointment at missing the recipient the evening before and to give thanks for the kind attention given to him and his wife on their last visit to Cambridge.

Agreement to transport the three gentlemen to Constantinople. Includes agreements relating to food, shelter and horses. Includes a transcript of the original and a translation by Professor J. Crook.

Has traveled down the River Po in a steam boat, became seasick in Venice and has caught a bad cold in Germany due to the bad weather. Describes the Royal family of Bavaria in glowing terms, a view shared by the Bavarians themselves, he contends. Gives descriptions of Prince Eugene, Guardian viceroy of Italy who is married to one of the King of Bavaria's daughters, and of the King himself. Believes that outside of the Court circle there is very little society, proved by the lack of dinner invitations received. Describes the new Art Gallery and suggests that the architect of the Fitzwilliam Museum, 'whenever it shall be built', should pay a visit. Is also complimentary of the Observatory and astronomical equipment. Has been told that the astronomical equipment being produced in Germany is of higher quality than that of England, and that Italian and German research is over taking that of the English due to this fact and also mentions other engineering innovations. Discusses the German nature as opposed to that of the English, especially regarding jealousy. Also notes the hatred prevalent on the Continent due to the 'horrible business.' [Refers to the attempt by King George IV in 1820 to gain a divorce from his wife, Caroline of Brunswick, thus excluding her from the title of Queen] Mentions a number of other sights in Munich including a description of the workings of the House of Correction and the English Garden.

Has arrived in Constantinople. Comments on the lack of beds available in the country and how they have been sleeping in their clothes. Describes the trials and tribulations of the journey from Salonika with four Cambridge men, including a boat trip into Constantinople harbour. Describes Constantinople generally and the city walls and aqueducts supplying Constantinople particularly. Describes a trip on the Bosphorous to the Black Sea and notes the castles alongside the waterway. Has visited Scutari to see the stupendous view and to visit the only mosque open to Christians, the rest being closed after a member of the Russian Ambassador's entourage was seen to spit on the floor of the Santa Sophia. Notes that even bribes appear not to work, though they did manage to briefly see inside the Mosque of Sultan Achmet before being chased away. Gives a description of a religious ceremony involving 'gyrations of spinning'. Describes the city of Constantinople and notes the vast and strange array of headdresses seen on the street. Has inspected the harem. Has seen the Sultan when he was leaving church, gives a brief description of him and his style of leadership and popularity. Puts the inhabitants of Constantinople at 700,000. Describes the cemeteries and tells of the Turkish habit of using old Greek remains for headstones. Thinks that though much of the old Greek remains have been lost the city still looks like that of an old Greek town. Describes the Cistern. Is disappointed by the small number of antiquities in Constantinople and also on the way to Larisa but is impressed by the countryside. Encounters the playing of bagpipes and compares it to the instrument from Scotland. Is very complimentary about the British Ambassador, Sir Robert Lister, and his wife. Has made the acquaintance of a Cambridge man who has just returned from Persia and gives a very bad report of that country.

Gives full and detailed instructions as to the way his son should be treated whilst in the care of Colbatch. This includes instructions on his social, moral and religious upbringing.

Can only write one letter as it is so hot. Has at last reached Greece and finds it beautiful. Describes the view from the signal station and contends that the land is untouched by cultivation as the locals are 'too lazy to bestow the necessary labour', though admits that the recent crop failures may have something to do with the plague and various wars which have engulfed the island. Discusses the political situation on Corfu and in the Mediterranean generally, including mentioning the role of Ali Pasha and 'King Tom' Maitland. Discusses his future travel plans which include a meeting with Ali Pasha to procure a Tartar guide and visits to Constantinople, Athens, Malta and Messina. Describes a marriage ceremony and its meanings. Describes a walk to the supposed site of the Homer's Palace of Alcinous and the inhabitants of the island, especially the soldiers.

Discusses his friend General Church and his programme to rid the area of 'Decisi', a society of bandits. Gives an account of the problem of rule in the country due to the numbers of bandits and the lack of power afforded to the General. Gives a brief history of the Decisi and also relates an account of an attack on a troop of soldiers by locals of the village of Ururi. Describes a visit to Pompei. Gives news of acquaintances met in Italy and the financial arrangements for his travels.