These copy letters are addressed mostly to the 6th Duke's sister Harriet. They concern: his happiness for Harriet and Lord Granville; his opinion of Peel; a description of rue de Paris; overtiring himself walking; seeing one of the Duke of Orlean's travellers; his niece Blanche; family history at Holkham; people he has seen and had news from; descriptions of events at parliament and in social settings; the drowing of Sir Gore's family on return from India; a sketch of a dinner party held with Lord and Lady Burlington; a book he likes called "The Difficulties of Infidelity"; Mr Muller and not wanting to engage a foreign servant; Blanche's stillbirth; and news from Dieppe where he has travelled for his health.
There is also one letter addressed to the Duke of Wellington concerning Hyderabad.