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Charcoal drawing, heightened with white, of street with old buildings and pedestrians.

Charcoal drawing, heightened with white, showing bridge over river Seine with Palais du Trocadéro behind.

Pencil drawings of various carvings.

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.

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.

Apologises for his lack of communication and gives the reason as his recent problems in the consular service. Explains the details of these problems and also apologises for his fear to reveal this to AJC and his inability to help AJC with his difficulties in Sicily. Discusses his forthcoming trip to Switzerland and Italy.

Was worried about lack of communication, especially due to the trouble there has been in Sicily where AJC had told him he would be. Gives thanks for the books AJC has recently sent and asks for payment details. Mentions Lord Spenser's recent cruel loss. Discusses a visit to Normandy he will shortly be making and waxes lyrical about Cherbourg. Also discusses in amused tones the fact that he will be a grandfather in the near future. Notes his poor health and that of his wife, and also mentions his son's education and his future prospects, hoping he will follow in the footsteps of Humboldt. Discusses Paris theatre and compares it to the current political and social climate.

Enquires after AJC's health after his shipwreck. Is going to Switzerland shortly. Discusses the work of his friend, the historian, Sismouth, who is working on a history of France, and comments on his portrait of the French national character. Gives news of the current theatre fashions in Paris.

Was surprised he left so abruptly and is sorry not to have the pleasure of his company. Has been ill. Says that Paris is in a state of restlessness and sadness. Says that a performance by Talma at the opera has been well received. Is travelling to Switzerland and would like to see AJC there. Gives reasons for his resignation from public affairs.

Discusses the settling of accounts for the books they have sent each other. Comments on the bad winter which Paris has suffered and his poor health. Also notes that the weather has been bad in the South of France and Switzerland. Is looking forward to his summer trip to Switzerland and hopes AJC will be there too. Discusses Paris theatre and comments on French national character in times of trouble. Also discusses English newspapers and French censorship. Gives a list of books he would like AJC to acquire for him.