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Letter discussing W.E. Channing's letter in "The Inquirer": 'he is weak enough to wish that the Union may last. If slavery be recognised hereafter as a part of the constitution of America, it will acquire a conventional force by agreement which will…

Letter reporting that he had a fall in the street due to a dizzy spell. Rejoices that the Kingdom of Italy is recognized by the Emperor of France. Interested to see that 'In America the continued Union becomes daily more and more difficult'.

Letter discussing the American Civil War: the misconduct of the northern states and the legal and moral right of the southern states to secede from the Union. Hopes that Louis Napoleon of France is not going to declare against the King of Sardinia.…

Letter in which he mourns the 'infirmities of old age', and mentions an 'admirable' lecture by Mr Malcolm [at the College?].

Letter in which he regrets that he cannot make up for the indolence of his youth.

Letter commenting on the refusal of the Duke of Bedford's agents to renew the lease on No. 47 Bedford Square. Reminisces about the founding of University Hall.

Letter encouraging EJR despite the 'faint success' of the College, reminding her how University College, London, has changed the attitudes of the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge. Discusses the forthcoming presidential election in the U.S.A., and…

Note enclosing a notice [Bell's chart?] for the College. [Notice missing].

Letter discussing expectations for the forthcoming Presidential elections in the U.S.A. : 'Your friends Mrs Chapman etc will give the victory to Buchanan by dissuading so many of the ultras of the abolitionists from voting'.

Letter reporting that Miss Travers is Miss Morgan's executrix, and giving Professor De Morgan's account of General Dyer's widow. Describes 'the late prize distribution at the College' [Bedford College], and comments on 'the public news' from the USA:…