Has been confined to the house by sickness - has a blister on his side the size of the Westminster pancake. Asks to come to PE to eat potatoes or rice.

Postponing a visit from PE - brother Horace has had another attack in his bowels (OW - died in September 1807).

Back in London (Brompton) - talks of his own and his parents' grief over the death of Horace.

Various arrangements to meet PE, either in St Mary Cray or in town - parents to be fragile.

Has not yet been able to leave his parents for a single day. But hopes to visit PE with Southey.

Invitation to PE to dine (under the elaborate conceit that the father of his putative fianc

Herries has suggested asking for PE's help in devising a Latin inscription for a sword to be presented to the commander of the frigate Lavinia. Some humorous suggestions are appended - e.g. He forced his way though French and Dutch - but yet/ Begg'd he might not appear in the Gazette.

Off to Keswick (Southey's home) for his own good (health?). May return, bringing Southey, via Llagedwin (home of CWW Wynn).

Apparently PE on behalf of his sister-in-law Mary Elmsley (nee Hallowell) has questioned whether Henry Bedford can forward letters to Mary's brother Admiral Sir Benjamin Hallowell Carew. Would like to accompany PE to Cambridge, but the notice is too short and his father is unwell.

A bill of Mrs Elmsley has been accepted at the Treasury. Has just returned from visiting Bignor Roman Villa (discovered three years previously), Petworth, Chichester Cathedral and Chertsey Abbey (being dug up by the owner for materials).