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Reports that he is engaged 'all evenings and Sunday afternoon'; on Sunday he goes to [Arthur] Balfour, and 'must therefore see [Myers] first'. Has done nothing as yet about Petty. Adds that he is staying with Fawcett and would like to breakfast with Myers on Sunday morning.

Reports on the arrangements in relation to impending séances; he intends to write to Barkas about Mrs Petty, and to Mrs Reed about lodgings. Suggests that Myers write to John Mould, mentioning their having secured mediums, and inviting him to be present. Thinks that the séances should take place at Dr Barkas' dentistry. Refers to the latter's 'note to paper in [The] Spiritual Mag[azine]' in relation to the tying test, which he proposes should be their principal test. Wishes to reserve the weighing test for London, and refers to their previous preparations at Newcastle. Thinks that they should 'give up' Bishop Auckland this time, 'unless the Pettys fail.' Refers also to Kilburn, and adds that he has asked Barkes to their séances.

Refers to a séance, which he attended the previous night. Reports that the two last sittings were nearly failures and that there were 'only faint appearances at the entrance of cabinet.' Mentions two [spirits]: Cissy and Sammy. States that he 'proposed same terms as other media' in relation to Petty, and announces that he is about to sign the agreement. Refers to another sitting that he attended, involving a box [containing horsehairs] being placed in a drawer. Announces that Gurney is to meet 'the girls' that day, and that they go to Mrs [Whitticks], '[on] Hill Street Rutland Gate till Thursday.'

Hopes to meet Myers on Thursday in Queen Anne Street. Reports that [Hensleigh] Wedgwood 'is seriously concerned about [their] proposed seance in Cambridge' and thinks that the Master [of Trinity College: W. H. Thompson] would be supported by public opinion if he were to dismiss Sidgwick. Thanks Myers for Arthur's letter.

Claims that he opened 'the enclosed [not included] after much hesitation', as he thought that it might contain something that he ought to know at once. Refers to Myers' brother's letter, which conveyed the news that [Myers] had been conferred with an 'H.M.[E.]S.' Claims that he would have congratulated Myers if it had been at any other time. Reports that everything goes on well. Thinks that Petty will accept the offer, limiting them to five nights a week. Reports that Mrs Petty was the medium the previous night, the [test] 'being a thread through his ear sealed close to the ear and sealed to the ground.' Reports that the ghosts of two women appeared - 'Emma', and 'Minnie', the latter being the sister of Frank Hare. States that the Hares said that the face of 'Minnie' was 'sufficiently like', but states that he 'could not affirm that it was not like the medium.' Reports that the seals were perfect, and no knot in the thread. Reports that before she went in 'there had been a [tentative] with William, through whom "Chico" wrote the enclosed [not included]', and that the writing 'was said to be direct', but that they believe him to have used the medium's hand. States that he is grateful to Myers' brother for his letter, and asks if he shall come as Myers' substitute in London.

Tells him to read the enclosed [not included] 'and compare it with former letter.' Thinks that the Pettys 'are too grasping and have proposed falling back on the original agreement. Asks for his opinion on the matter. States that he is inclined 'to go on with Miss S.' Asks if he could manage '12th, 13th, 19th, 20th'; suggests that they might offer her the four dates, 'and then fill up with Eglinton and Sanby.' Asks if their ghosts walk about the room. Undertakes to write to him again.

Complains about the demand made by Mr and Mrs Petty [the latter being a medium] to [and Myers] to be paid 'P's expenses and compensation for loss of time plus the £50 for six months.' Sets out arguments for and against the payment. Asks for Myers' opinion on the matter. Suggests that he could still offer 'a fixed weekly payment rather higher...or ask them to name the sum'.

Announces that '[Walter?] Leaf is disposed to join' and that it only remains to fix a time. States that the period from 6 to 20 January suits him best. Declares that, on reflection, and for various reasons, he would like to cut off the possibility of his ever 'joining in the Fay business.' Feels disposed to leave Mrs Fay to Myers and Crookes, but adds that as a friend of Myers she will always claim his 'kind regards and service.' Announces that he wishes to undertake 'all the pecuniary liabilities as regards the Newcastle medium [Mrs Petty?] - except what Leaf contributes'. Urges Myers to concentrate his resources on Mrs Fay, whom he would rather keep as far as possible from communication with other professional mediums. Asks Myers whether he shall be in town on the following Sunday. Announces that he shall be at the Midland Hotel, 'having séances and arranging for the week after - but only for one night.'

States that Myers' news was 'very cheering', but that he had hoped for some more that morning. Reports that the P[ettys: mediums at Newcastle] 'have not come up to the mark'. Remarks that the 'new complication about the girls makes the prospects of [their] visit in the winter more interesting.' Asks about a [fraudulent] séance, which was attended by Myers and Rankin and others. Announces that his attic will be ready 'on the 27th', and that he shall be in Cambridge that Sunday. States that they 'will entertain a select party of friends.' Adds that if Myers should dislike the attic, suggests that B[ ] might be willing to make some sort of arrangement with him about his rooms. Sends his regards to the [Bernard?] Hollands.

Reports that on receiving Myers' 'excellent' news he 'went and settled with the P[etty?]s finally on the terms of Mrs P's last note.' Announces that they will probably come on 'Sat. 29th.' Announces tha the should be delighted to dine in [H]. Sq. on 13th if there is no séance', but asks ought they not to have [William?] Eglinton there. Says that he will dine on Wednesday wherever Myers likes, but doesn't particularly want it known that he is in town 'for this purpose', and therefore doesn't want the Savile [Club]. Adds that Gurney is 'ever so much better.'