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Condoles with Southey on the death of his brother. Mentions his own brother's ill health. Mourns the loss of Lady Lonsdale. Sympathises over Southey's ill health. Advises on the treatment of his hernia. Refers to Mr Crabbe Robinson's worsened condition whilst they were walking in Italy, and the death of Mr Quillinan's father after he refused to wear a Portuguese truss until an English one could be procured. Reports that Mr Carr recommends Salmon and Oddys opposition sided truss. Forwards a letter and a pamphlet from Mr Merewether. Thanks Southey for Madoc, and for a poem, with which Mrs Wordsworth is charmed. Supposes that the work of Southey and himself might 'have a better chance of being remembered than some others who have figured in our day'.