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.

Mislaid an article; news of mutual friends.

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

Responds to Mr. Cogwell's request about Mr. Allston's correspondence. Copies will be sent to Washington.

Letter of introduction for Harry Barnard who is going to travel in Europe.

Asks for information on forming an Athenaeum in Providence; G.W. Greene is seeking a teaching position; personal news; mentions attempts to erect a monument to Roger Williams; Boston is changing.

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