Writes with great happiness about the first part of the voyage, after his misery from seasickness passed. He finds himself well prepared, the ship quiet, comfortable, and compact; he has already a "rich harvest" and finds the natural history (especially geology) exceedingly interesting. The tropics are full of great beauty.

Writes affectionately of the good times they have had and of her friendship for CD. Tells him of her forthcoming marriage to R. M. Biddulph.

Writes of his family and Shropshire events. Comments on the slow progress of the Reform Bill.

Describes the gathering at Maer and the events culminating in Charlotte Wedgwood’s marriage to Charles Langton.