J.E.Miller in Marseilles to PE in Naples. Congratulations on PE's appointment. Has had a portrait painted at Finch's suggestion, which PE has passed back to England, but has parted from Finch. Alludes to his travels between Rome and Florence, but no need for detail, since the 'age of discovery' in that district is gone by. Vesuvius is erupting, and a fine view may be had from the Hotel Villa di Roma. Ashbridge is disputing with an Italian, and is not on bad terms with the quiet and sensible Miller
J.E.Miller in Venice to PE in Naples. Certainly not here for the carnival, which he hates, but to repair the omissions of a hurried first visit and to hear the music in the great theatre. Plans for future travels in northern Italy - Mantua not worth seeing. Will return soon to England because of aging father. Regrets the death (in Naples od malaria?) of Ashbridge, whom he had known 6 months previously in Naples (but didn't warm to). Doubts that PE's current employment will be profitable, either financially or academically.
Philip Bliss finds a housekeeper for PE (see Row 76) and also a housemaid, and asks PE to name the highest sum he is prepared to pay. Postscripted note - 'You MUST be prudent.'
J.Bull - the Dean wishes to speak to PE on the subject of the Camden Professorship (of Ancient History) - JB has not said that he had already discussed it with PE, or that the position was acceptable to PE.
J.E.Miller in Rome to PE in Florence. Various sums to be paid by and to PE, with the involvement of Finc, possibly in relation to a ms. Finch apparently in love with one of two Miss Thomsons. Miller about to leave for Naples, but may separate from an irritating travelling-companion (Finch?) - Ashbridge probably to join them. Various gossip. (Bro of John Miller, of Worcs. Coll.)
F.C.Belfour (recently graduated, and subsequently Professor of Arabic at Corfu University) congratulates PE on his appointment to St Alban Hall, and asks to be considered for a job.
