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

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

Returns letters; thanks him for his kindness and friendship.

He is sending Ticknor 2 vols., one of which is to be given to Mrs. Prescott; he thinks Ticknor's engagement is too long.

Seeks letters and manuscripts of his father, Justice Story, as he wishes to write a biography.

Returns Clarkson's book; mentions the Wilberforces. Thanks him for Curtis's pamphlet mentioning the Latimer case.

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