Unable to accept dinner invitation as he has another engagement; invites Ticknor to dinner.

Responses to invitations from Ticknor.

Writes in behalf of Mrs. McClellan, thanking Ticknor for his donation to her collection. The undated letter is from Ellen M. McClellan.

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

Thanks him for his suggestions in relation to the memorial tablet.

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

Will accept the invitation if his health permits.