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Condoles with Southey on the death of his brother. Mentions his own brother's ill health. Mourns the loss of Lady Lonsdale. Sympathises over Southey's ill health. Advises on the treatment of his hernia. Refers to Mr Crabbe Robinson's worsened condition whilst they were walking in Italy, and the death of Mr Quillinan's father after he refused to wear a Portuguese truss until an English one could be procured. Reports that Mr Carr recommends Salmon and Oddys opposition sided truss. Forwards a letter and a pamphlet from Mr Merewether. Thanks Southey for Madoc, and for a poem, with which Mrs Wordsworth is charmed. Supposes that the work of Southey and himself might 'have a better chance of being remembered than some others who have figured in our day'.

Concerns the purchase of the letter. Also includes manuscript notes by H. P. W. Gatty.

Refers to the 'Prioress's Tale', 'Cuckoo and Nightingale', and the passage from 'Troilus and Cressida'. Sends a message to Miss Gillies. Admires her picture which he has just received. Opines that the profession of the portrait painter would be mortifying if the artist 'did not rise above the common region of inexperienced judgement'. Remembers himself to Mrs Powell and Powell's brother. Postscript mentions the family's health, and expresses disappointment that Miss Roughsedge's portrait did not arrive.

Regarding plans to secure the Wordsworth family almery from its present owners, the Beaumonts. Asks Gaskell to make a drawing of it so that he might secure an acceptable substitute. Mentions Mr De Wint's attention to Miss C. Marshall and to his 'request in favor of your young friend'.

Thanks Gaskell for procuring a drawing of the Wordsworth family almery. Asks her to convey his thanks to the draughtsman. Wishes that Mr and Mrs Beaumont, the current owners of the almery, would look as kindly upon his desire to acquire the relic as Mr Brackenbridge. Requests that the drawing be sent with his daughter who is staying with Mr Marshall in Grosvenor Street. Refers to his part in the improvement of Miss Brandreth via his connections with Mr De Wint and Mrs Dewint.

Reports that Mr Beaumont has presented him with the Wordsworth family almery. Thanks Gaskell for her part in the affair. Refers to Mr Brakenbridge's letter regarding arrangements for sending the almery. Mentions that he does not plan to go to London during the spring.

Invites Gaskell to view the Wordsworth family almery.

Arranges for Pickersgill to paint a portrait of him for Sir Robert Peel.