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Letter giving an account of a journey by rail from Newcastle, where he visited the law courts, to Carlisle, and by coach from Carlisle to Ambleside in the Lake District. Comments on civic improvements at Newcastle and tells of a walk up Loughrig…

Letter giving an account of his journey from the Lake District to London via Kirkby Lonsdale, Leeds, Ilkley Wells and Matlock. Discusses Dr W.E. Channing's 'Duty of the free states [of America]'

Letter advising EJR not to let a coach accident make her nervous of travel, and telling her of his visit to Paris where he saw Mary Clark, whom he advised about EJR's willingness to entertain French visitors to London.

Letter to EJR in Italy, telling her about Mr and Mrs Aders in Florence, who make a living by copying old masters, and recommending places to see in Italy. Gives news of the British Government's endowment of Maynooth College and plans to found 2…

Letter reassuring EJR that he has rescued her character from all unworthy imputations over the subscription to Unitarian Hall and contribution to Mrs Dyer. Discusses election to Parliament of William Johnson Fox, and tells her of an "archaeologians'…

Letter commenting on Harriet Martineau's forthcoming book.

Letter giving his reaction to Louis Philippe's revolution in France.

Letter telling of Mr Mylne's discoveries as executor of Miss Reid and Miss Acheson.

Letter reminiscing about the delights of the society to be found in Ambleside, and telling of Mr [Frederick] Robertson, who wishes to meet Harriet Martineau.

Letter asking for the addresses in Paris of Madame Mohn [Mohl?]and Mrs Chapman, so that Mr Bagehot ('one of the most promising of our U. Coll students') can call on them.