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In French. Thanks Taylor for the book. Discusses Newton's Chronology and Souciet. Mentions Poleni, quoting a passage in Latin.

Concerns the visit of Dr Cutler to Oxford. Notes that he does not need help with obtaining tea as it is sold in Cambridge now. Sends his congratulations on the birth of a daughter.

Includes a table of distances of French towns from Paris and Collioure; a bill for £14 6/- payable to Mr Hall, distiller (1723); a list of farms, tenants and rent; and 'Mannuall exercise of the Royal Regt of foote'.

Discusses the temperament of Mr Hill [probably the son of the Rev. Mr Hill] and his improvement in Latin and his future study in French.

Discusses the funding of Mr Hill [probably the son of the Rev. Mr Hill] and his education. Believes he is doing well and his health is of no problem. May have to go away to Sussex but has arranged for Mr Hill to be 'constantly attended' by Mr Williams.

Discusses the education of Mr Hill [probably the son of the Rev. Mr Hill] and the payments made by Mr Hill. Is going to have to stay in Sussex for a while until he finds a new curate for a parish, but has faith in Mr Williams to continue the education of Mr Hill.

Unfortunately his affairs cause him to leave College and he will have to resign the teaching of Mr Hill [probably the son of the Rev. Mr Hill]. Believes that Mr Williams is as good, if not better tutor than him and he will be in good hands.

Apologises for leaving his post as Mr Hill's tutor so soon but believes that Mr Williams will be more than adequate. Notes that he has recently got married and gives news of his home life.

Discussing the education of Rowland Hill (adm fellow commoner 1724)

Gives thanks for a book. Does not have any correspondence of the Bishop of Lincoln. Discusses other archival documents.