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The system is described as 'patronized by upwards of twenty thousand persons of distinction !!!'. Stuart announces his arrival in Hatfield and his intention to give instruction in his system for a short period. A course of 'Six short and easy lessons', for the price of one guinea', is said to teach 'the most perfect freedom of Hand, and correct uniformity of Style'. Those who cannot write at all will be taught 'a beautiful Hand in Twelve Lessons for Two Guineas', while '[]n-Making in One Lesson' costs five shillings. Stuart will only be a short time in Hatfield due to his 'Engagements in Doncaster', so 'early application' is recommended.

'Numerous Specimens' may be seen on application to Stuart, in person or 'by Letter (post-paid)' [see HC/2/2-3].

Printed by 'Whaley, printer, bookbinder and, stationer, Thorne'.

Including industrial and reformatory schools.

5 Russell Square. - Gustavus Hare has purchased property near Galway but would be glad of a stipendiary magistracy in Ireland to supplement his income. Georgiana's kind regards to Milnes' wife

Leghorn [Livorno]. - Asks Milnes to again press the claim of Alexander Macbean for the Consulship at Leghorn; his supporters include Col. Verner and Messrs Colquhoun and Mageachy; the present Consul here died this morning; Macbean has built a fine church here and defended it from 'the nasty incursions of the selfish Presbyterians'; the Free Church threatens to send a Minister and Consul opposed to the Anglican cause.

Palazzo Antonelli, Via Alessandrina [Rome]. - Thanks for book of Houghton's poetry; possible nomination of her son to one of the new posts, either in England or abroad. Postscript: encloses account [no longer present] of the 'Council Opening', jointly written by herself and her sister [Rachel], the usual correspondent of the paper.

Astley family finances, family business

Sidney Sussex. Has taken BD degree and was voted a University Preacher and a judge for Greek and Latin Ode prizes, method of allotting University Preachers, encourages his brother Weeden to attempt prize poems.

(Includes a transcript of a letter from Read to the editor of the Ipswich Journal containing an account of the life of the Rev. George Turner.)

Calculations under headings: 'Bills 1840'; 'Given'; 'Living'; 'M.P.'; 'Lost'; 'Clubs'; 'Travelling'; 'Books'; 'Lodging'.