Hely (in Rome) is ill - wants the recipe for a medicine - gives a forwarding address to PE.

Elisa Berens gives news of her family.

H.H. Cary - an old acquaintance? - introduces his son, who is very fond of Greek.

From de Romanis to Elizabeth, Duchess of Devonshire (both in Rome), concerning an elusive ms. of Aristophanes which PE had asked about.

Boissonade to PE detailing the contents of his Anecdota.

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.

F.C.Belfour thinks the Delegates should retain him for one year at a salary of

J.Bull re Chapter discussions concerning a burial.

R.Burns (?) (All Souls) - discussing possible lodgings for PE in Oxford.

J. Parker (PE's uncle, from Blochairn, nr Glasgow) - asks after PE's and mother's health during the bad winter. A former flame of PE is marrying a rich farmer. Bonaparte has 'work upon his hands.' Main thrust - legal problems with a bill from the 70s.