Inquires about the details of publishing his poems. He can give extracts from Bryant's letter. They can communicate through C.T. Channing. Speaks of Ticknor writing notices for his works.

Inquires about progress in getting his poetry published.

Comments on Haven's Memoirs; friendship with Ticknor; possible appointment of Everett as President of Harvard College.

Asks Ticknor to release Webster from his obligation so that both Ticknor and Webster may dine with him. Expresses regret at Ticknor's resigning his Professorship; asks him for his opinion of Longfellow.

A letter from Ticknor to Webster might help secure Horatio Greenough the job of doing a statue of Washington.

Recommends an English minister and asks if Ticknor can help send him to Pittsburg; mentions school (Harvard?) affairs.