Comments on son John and daughter Caroline; wants some material to deal with a possible infringement of W. H. Fox Talbot's patent.
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Comments on son John and daughter Caroline; wants some material to deal with a possible infringement of W. H. Fox Talbot's patent.
About the death of a cousin and attendant funeral arrangements, the status of family finances, and some preparations for Christmas.
A shipment of special china for MH has arrived from Paris; some news about daughter Caroline, and several stories JH heard at a literary society meeting.
Asks for personal linen to be sent; comments on a letter from daughter Margaret Louisa in Paris, and on the French and Americans generally.
Comments on, and forwards, a letter from son Willy; also talks about the departure of a servant [?], the health of Uncle James [James Calder Stewart], and daughter Caroline's situation.
A close friend has died and JH is concerned in the arrangements for supporting the remaining family member; JH has submitted various papers for son John [to enter the Navy?]; JH dreams of himself at home.
Comments on the Crimean War and the reports of Russian successes against Turkey; JH gives his opinion that England is more American than it is European.