Letter of introduction for Lyolph Stanley; very impressed with Prescott's History of Ferdinand and Isabella; introduces his friend C. Lyell; those who have died: Hallam, Prescott, Elphinstone, W. Irving. Received letters and other literary matters.

He has made donations to the library but it is still insufficient. General Thayer might give assistance.

Money is changing the world. Radicalism is taking over in America. Women are becoming politicians. Mentions Carlyle's works and Miss Grimkie's speech on anti-slavery.

Letter of introduction for Rev. W. and Mrs. Fremantle; is anxious to see the Elliots.