Concerning the Queen's donations to the Private list fund; believes that Hunt himself would have to apply; "cannot pretend to say a word about increasing the weekly payment"; warns her not to expect more than 50 pounds.
Horne, R. H. (Richard H.), 1802-1884; Hunt, Marianne Kent, 1788-1857; Hunt, Leigh, 1784-1859;
Concerning his being a "prisoner" at home while waiting for Mr. Cameron to call; asking her to order him a chop and send Sarah back to both relay some information to him and to carry copy to the Examiner Office.
Concerning the contents of a box of books she shipped to Hunt; their children's health, and the family's move; her desire that Hunt bring new shoes for Henry and Percy and a pencil for Thornton.
Concerning her relief that Hunt isn't angry; her wish that she could write as Shakespeare does in his Sonnet 27; discussing household issues, including Hunt's unreasonableness in requesting clean shirts when he won't return the dirty ones.
Concerning her suggestions of ways for Hunt to raise money, secure an advance, or receive a loan; Thornton's cold and the lack of food in the house; her desire that Hunt stay in town if possible; her conviction that they "shall do well yet".
Concerning Thornton's recent illness; thanking him for his letters; her inability to leave Epsom until certain bills are paid; the children's behavior; the need to cut words from Hunt's new book.