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.
Concerning his meeting with Mr. Whiting and Mr. Swift; his plan for a series of papers for the Atlas; his optimism; D'Herbelot probably to be translated by Thornton Hunt.
Concerning his request for her not to allow her cards and merriment to keep her from retiring early; Percy Hunt's complaints of her actions which perhaps cause their differences.
Concerning a power of attorney they (Leigh Hunt, Isaac Hunt, Hugh Shewell Hunt, Sally Hunt, Mary Anne Hunt, Martha Hunt, Robert Hunt, John Hunt) are sending to him so that he may administer and sell land they inherited in the United States.
Concerning his fear of Ollier having been ill; sufferings of Hunt and Mrs. Hunt from hard winter; his writing on West End and an article on Christmas for the National magazine; tries not to note arrival of the melancholy days of October, so for him...
Horne, R. H. (Richard H.), 1802-1884; Hunt, Marianne Kent, 1788-1857; Hunt, Leigh, 1784-1859;
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.