| Description | Acknowledges dislike of letter-writing. Describes visits in Yorkshire and Durham: lead mine, coal pit, loading of a ship at Sunderland with coal for London; capstan and windlass with an endless chain. Saw old acquaintances (? Gormley, Patten; and Phillips at Newcastle). Visited a friend at Wycliffe, Rokeby: scenery there surpassed by Upper Tees, Swaledale and Richmond. Stayed with Lord Tyrconnell at Kiplin Hall. Read Last of the Mohicans and other Cooper novels. Reports on wife’s health and treatment. Kendall has sent journal notes: hopes Kendall will be promoted: obliged to Kendall for his kindness to young Kay: mentions Kendall’s father and mother. Reports his wish for employment: willing to wait for command of a Mediterranean ship. Elected to the Council of the Royal Society: doubts his competence for the required duties: refers to reports in The Times about competence of president. Sends list of books published by Treuttel & Wurtz: discusses other books. Saw Garthwaite at Sunderland. Reports possible fatal illness of Mary Booth and distress of her parents. |
| Sender Location | 42 Montpellier Terrace, Cheltenham |
| Recipient Location | Marine Infirmary, Chatham |