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Hopes he has read Kean's paper. Invites him to visit. Is trying a new doctor and treatment and feels better. Mentions Milton and Forester. 2 p.

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Thanks him for his letter. Mentions that he is still unwell, although somewhat better than before. 2 p.

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Regrets that Kent is suffering so much. Suggests a remedy. Mentions visit of Mrs. Liniper. Is sending his last proof sheets. 3 p.

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Refers to a criticism of his Poems which he is attempting to write, but which does not satisfy him. Asks Kent to do it. Names several corrections to be made. 4 p.

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Will attend to proofs. Considers Lord C's lines good in their prize poem way. Wishes to see F's "Ruy Blas" in the print. 2 p.

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Wishes Sun sent to him at Bath. Mentions corrections to be made on his Poems. Considers "Mellen" the best in the book. 2 p.

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Is gratified by Kent's notice of the Poems and by the manner in which he points out their defects. Does not quite understand what he means by "sensuousness in poetry." 3 p.

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Mentions speech he made in Parliament. Considers Mill's argument unsound. Government lost votes during the debate, Gladstone damaged as future prime minister since his speeches have alarmed so many people. If the government went to the country it would lose 50 votes. 3 p.

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Thanks him for letter. Concerns vote for him in coming election. 1 p.

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Confidential. Asks Kent to try all he can to get him votes. Smith seems now safe, and he must look to himself. Advises Kent to keep away from the nomination, but if he wants to come, he (Lytton) will secure him a place. Contest neck to neck, every vote needed. 3 p.

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Thanks to Kent for his account in the Sun. 1 p.

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Wishes to acertain whether a Dr. Turnbull who made cures of deafness is still living. Stories are advancing. 2 p.

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Has left the papers on the Life of Schiller for Kent.  Gives also his address in Paris.  Mentions suggested changes in titles. 2 p.

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Refers to a Dr. Turnbull, suggested by Kent to treat deafness. Intends to consult Turnbull, but will not use his plan if it involves pain. Has suffered much lately from bronchitis. Finishing his last Milesian story with which he plans to begin his book. Hopes to complete them all in the next few days. 5 p.

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Thanks for the proofs which have gone to Forster. Too busy to get on with new preface. 1 p.

Scope and Contents Has sent proofs which Kent wants to Forster in Wales, will have them sent on directly. If he wants to release some type, he can use the "Bridals in the Happy Isles", "The Secret Way," and "Calchas." Wishes to know whether the Poems are likely to create some general interest; if not, he would be content to publish them privately. Must decide too whether Poems are to be published anonymously, and...

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Mentions errors made by the reader of his proofs. Wishes particularly to know what Kent thinks of his poems, since he himself is no judge of modern poetry. Is coming to London the next day. 4 p.

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Sunday. Is going to town the next day to the doctor. Wants to know whether Tales interest him. Has corrected and is sending a copy, but wishes it returned. 4 p.

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Mentions certain revisions in the metre of "Cydiffe." 1 p.

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Discovered his misquotation from Wordsworth, cannot now keep the motto for his book. Reviews nearly finished. Has only to rewrite "Cydiffe." 2 p.