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Long letter of introduction of a young man, Parlby, who has recently entered the University - his parents are worried about his settling.

A bill sent from the Admiralty to the Treasury has been delayed, but Henry expects it back shortly. He says this in case PE thinks he has already received the amount of the bill and is squandering it. (All a joke?)

Acknowledges receipt of a specimen of Ionic love.

Asks PE to inspect a house he is thinking of buying in Bedford Place, London.

Marriage to Julia Elton. PE an executor of HH's will.

Thanks PE for inserting notice of marriage in papers. Is the house ready?

PE a candidate for the preachership of Lincoln's Inn (and several other letters re canvassing and counting votes). NB Lincoln's Inn not mentioned by Hallam in any of these letters - see note at 68 Charles Watkin Williams-Wynn.

Advises against taking precipitate steps. PE is unlikely to succeed - PE has had insufficient opportunity and no encouragement, and there is disparity of age and character. Failure will bring disagreeable consequences, coupled with the 'late business, which is by no means grown stale.'