London. Death of Mr Wilson
Discusses terms on which Mr Garnier will surrender his patent, crisis within the government:
Invitation to dinner
Discusses the affair of Lord Colchester, speaker of the House of Commons
Lists Members of Parliament shouting "No" when thanks to the Speaker were proposed
Gatcombe Park. Mr Boddington still ill, favourable reviews of Ricardo's book in the "Edinburgh Review", fears that the Bank of England will not resume cash payments next year, Mr Mill has been staying
Upper Brook Street. Apologises for his absence the previous night when Malthus was also unable to attend
Upper Brook Street. Gives adescription of his 50th birthday party, wishes her a moderate quantity of wealth.
Further criticism of Hume's 'Dialogues concerning natural religion'
Lisle Street, Leicester Field. Discusses business with Lord Hopton.
Caldwell. Discusses new taxes in the colonies, possibility of George Brown settling in the area.
Edinburgh. Ferguson is reading AS's work and is complimentary but the work has provoked the Church, the University, the merchants and the militia, illness of Hume
Argenteuil. Suggests d'Ormessan should be deprived of his powers
Queen's Square Place, Westminster. Inquires for what purpose a Parliamentary bill had been sent to him