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.

Sends Ticknor some papers; recounts his trip to America, thoroughly enjoyed Boston.

Responses to invitations from Ticknor.

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.

Sends him a long article on the English Universities. He will be at Cambridge for the Sophomore examinations. Defends classical education. Mentions Judge Story.

Mostly concerns literary matters; mentions Webster; his lectures on French Revolution are being published. Comments on troubled state of the world.