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60 Dawson St, Dublin. - Has forwarded Houghton's recommendation [of Robert Wirell] to the lady seeking a tutor; fears she favours clergyman and 'the looking like an Abbé would not be sufficient qualification'.

60 Dawson St, Dublin. - Asks Houghton's opinion of his son's former tutor [Robert] Wirell; might be able to recommend him for an eligible position.

Boroughbridge. - Saw his doctor, 'an old school-fellow' recently, who told him he 'perfectly understood [himself], and confirmed [his] own ideas in every respect' and that it had been right for him to choose 'some rest whilst the will so to choose was in my own power'.

Expects the weekly letter from [her son] Robert will reach her at the same time; intends to write to him soon if all is well. Hopes 'the young ladies and Miss Allen [their governess] get on well together'.

Asks her to tell Mrs Blackburne that 'one of her pen-wipers and the rabbit were reserved at the bazaar' for him; Robert may have the rabbit if he likes. Mrs Blackburne should also know that 'Mr Owen, as rural-dean, assembled his clergy & their churchwardens here &, at a meeting in the school after Holy Communion in Church, the unanimous decision was to go on collecting Church-rate as far as practicable. Our own rate here at B.B. having been merely for repairs &c, the other expenses of heating & lighting being subscribed by the congregation'.

Thought of enclosing a note to Miss Louisa Milnes, but instead hopes to write in a few days. Would also like Annabella Milnes to thank Mr Dey for forwarding a letter to him which he received yesterday morning.

Winchester. - Has been to Winton House; the 'sick boy's name is Stratford, a Kent family. He is one of thirteen. None of his friends have been to see him yet'. Mr [Charles Alexander] Johns has taught four of the boy's older brothers. The boy is likely to be removed in a week for change. Not yet know when Greville returns.

Robert's friend Longman is the son of William Longman, of 36 Hyde Park Square and Ashlyns, Great Berkhampstead; two of his brothers have also been with Mr Johns and 'distinguished themselves at Harrow and Oxford' [Robert's son is likely to be Hubert Harry Longman, later made 1st Baronet, of Lavershot Hall]. Robert knows the Warburtons, but they are not in the same class, and do not live at Mr John's house but have been granted a special exception to go up daily to their lessons (their cousins are residents at WIlton House).

Is sorry to hear of 'Miss Florence's accident', and hopes she recovers quickly. The hotel is comfortable.