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

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

Sends letters to be forwarded to friends.

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.

Returns letters; thanks him for his kindness and friendship.

He has undertaken the revision of Noehden's Dictionary but desires occasional instruction from Dr. Follen.

Recommends James Lega to him as a teacher; letter of introduction for Lega.