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On ways to cure hams (smoking in chimneys, or the Wiltshire Cure). Recommends the 1st two volumes of Macaulay's History of England (the rest not published until 1855). On the fake assassination attempt on Victoria by William Hamilton. If Macaculay does not appeal, recommends a life of Lord Eldon.

Has read in The Times of the death of John Fawcett aka Pultenay (see 14 & 17). He used to strut up the school always on the forepart of his feet, as if to add an inch to his height.

On the afflictions of growing old. He can only sit and read (presumably, be read to). All modern publications are 'trash' - going through for the second time Sir Robert Ker Porter's Journey to Baghdad. On the arrival of some artefacts from Ninevah in the British Museum. Steam navigation has brought so many countries within reach. Corn Laws to be discussed again in Parliament. If the price of bread can be kept down for the lower orders, the Chartists and other disaffected characters will have less to work with. On the price of meat and fish.

Has finally been able to come downstairs after his lumbago. The French are so used to revolution that very little surprises them - things which would horrify an Englishman. On the case brought by George Cornelius Gorham against the Bishop of Exeter, on being refused preferment. Sad to see the progress which Roman Catholics are making in England. On the neglect in the education of young men at the universities - they are too old at 17 or 18, as opposed to 10-12 years old in their young day. Dean Buckland is ill (see 73) in the parish of Islip (as was Vincent - the living belongs to Westminster Abbey).

JB has been corresponding with the Marquis of Anglesey (Henry Paget, 1st Marquis, OW). HMC presumes on the question of his son's advancement in the army. So that JB does not appear to be soliciting, HMC suggests that he passes on, 'from a friend', a treatment for tic douloureux. Further remarks on Sir George Murray (see 5) and his brother John, who were day scholars; their mother lived at the west end of the street where Langton's boarding house was (Little Smith Street), and behind the new buildings where Mother Ottey's and Doctor Hume's boarding houses were (on Dean's Yard, where Church House is now) - presumably where the Church House bookshop now is. Has heard lately of old friend Dowdeswell (Edward Christopher) - as indolent as ever, since though a canon at Christ Church has never slept one night in the college, despite a requirement that canons reside one month annually. Asks after JB's potatoes. since HMC cultivated them on a grand scale during his long residence in France for a private individual. More on the Corn Laws.

JB has passed through town without visiting, but HMC couldn't have received him anyway because of various maladies.

Little to add since his last since he is still slowly recovering - as they to say at Westminster, ex nihilo nil fit. Has been dosed with Peruvian bark (quinine) and henbane. Repeats the story of Dodswell (actually Dowdeswell - see 6). Asks how JB is paid after the abolition of tithes (see 4). On hot topics in town, including the fraud of Captain Richardson on Coutts. Increase in crime - the lower orders now settle their differences with knives rather than fists. Hopes that Liddell will restore the fortunes of Westminster. Remembers the many holidays at Westminster - three weekly half days, saints' days, full plays - a miracle that a good scholar ever emerged.

Returns a letter from Pulteney (see 8) to JB - asks for the former's address in Italy. Wonders whether late life illnesses are the Protestant equivalent of Purgatory - and then bemoans the influence of Cardinal Newman.

Muses on Eheu fugaces (Hor.C.2.14), and thinks back to a birthday he held in Woodstock 66 or 67 years ago; when fuelled by champagne the young men rioted about the town. On the superficial reasons which led young men to join the army.

JB has found a curate - these are surprisingly rare, either because the exams have become harder or because new churches and chapels are springing up everywhere. The curate is the grandson of Bishop Robert Lowth - quotes part of the latter's epitaph on his deceased daughter. The curate's father was a little wild in his earlier years. Refers to Robert Lowth's verses (son of the bishop, father of the curate) on the Billesdon Copley Hunt. Again mentions the breakfast teapot (see 2).