Written with a phonetic system copied from a French English language textbook. Gifford would like PE's article now.

Encloses a bill from the Ordnance Office. Is riding with the LHV (Light Horse Volunteers of London and Westminster?)- tells the story of a letter from a battle field - 'Napoleon has had a horse killed under him, and Cambaceres (well-known homosexual) a drummer.'

Treasury is dithering over a memorial.

Encloses Mrs Elmsley's bill. Hopes she hasn't suffered seriously from her fall. Has begun a poem, which if finished must be dedicated to PE. Negotiating for Wynn about a school (?).

Riding season almost over. Proposes to ride out to spend the night with PE, along with Nicol.

Postpones proposed visit by a week.

After an apparently long gap PE has written a letter in German-English (?). Porson's Aeschylus has appeared on his desk without a note - lent by PE?

Wynn is in town.

Proposes a visit with Nicol, and asks if PE can arrange an outing with a hunt. His cat has p_ssed again.

Southey coming to dine - will PE join them?