In the college examination the entire first and second classes in the second year are on Monk's side as are 17 out of 25 in the first two classes of the first year, Lord Brecknock in the third class, William Clark has so much support for the Chair of Anatomy that Dr Woodhouse has withdrawn his candidacy, "disgusted beyond all description" by Samuel Parr
thanks him for attention to Lowndes, Regius Chair of Greek, disapproves of Adam Clarke's wish to print an account of Porson's last meeting with him
Takes an interest in Monk's proposed Life of Bentley, draws his attention to foreign articles on Bentley, directs him to German booksellers in London
justification of GB's actions during the rebellion, Parr's relations with Butler and Henry Drury, Lowndes an enemy. Accompanied by a later note by Sarah Maria Butler dated 29 June 1871 noting the content of the Parr letters and that she has given some Parr letters to Harrow.
Comments regarding the latin in the inscription on John Lyon's monument
H M Butler finished the Peel examination, encourages him to read Parr's Preface to Belledenus
efforts taken on Butler's behalf with regard to the Headmastership
Sends his work on Sappho, pities Monk for E H Barker's attacks, Mawman disappointed that Murray will sell Museum Criticum, characature of Dr Parr
Monk's mother's report of her meeting with Jane, supporting William Clark for the Chair of Anatomy, cannot attend Blomfield's christening due to the election, dined with Samuel Parr