Thanks Monk for presenting him with a copy of his life of Bentley
Thanks WW for a small volume of translations [Verse Translations from the German, 1847]. RNB is pleased that very little mischief was done by the Trinity fire.
Audley End - Thanks WW for the 'little volume of poems'.
The palace at Newmarket was occupied by George IV and later the Duke of York. It is now the residence of the Duke of Rutland but RN does not know whether he purchased the premises or holds a lease. The old buildings were decaying and it was therefore decided to break the establishment up.
Allerly by Melrose - DB is sorry he did not send him the letters (copies) of Isaac Newton earlier, but wanted to check them against the proof sheets from the printers. DB has sent RN the sheets which discuss 'the subject of Newton's supposed derangement', and because of the delicate nature of the subject would appreciate any suggestions RN and WW may offer.
Allerly by Melrose - A young friend of DB's, Mr Jas. Forbes, wishes to visit Cambridge and make WW's acquaintance. DB has sent Lord Braybrooke [Richard Neville] the fly sheets to his biography of Isaac Newton, and hopes both Braybrooke and WW will favour him with any comments. Trusts WW and some of his Cambridge friends will be attending the BAAS meeting at York.