Concerning his criticism of two pamphlets by Manzzini which contain appeals for interposition to relieve the Italian people from tyranny and despotism; dislikes Mazzini's manner as well as the matter of his appeal.
Concerning comfort from Carlyle's letter; the delay in his packet of books reaching Carlyle; his great desire to be Carlyle's guest; any visit prevented by his large family at home and anxieties over business; his past pleasures in being welcomed...