Inquires about several books. Some citizens, Jack Cades as they are called, asked him to be a candidate for the Senate but he declined.

Mislaid an article; news of mutual friends.

Comments on business matters. Discusses several books.

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

Will accept the invitation if his health permits.

Reminisces about their friendship; literary matters.

Has received a job offer to do editorial work in Washington, asks Ticknor's opinion. Attempts to publish a poetry magazine has failed; questions him about the poem "Der arme Heinrich". Difficulties in finding literary employment.