The author writes to the 3rd Duke concerning his conversations with the Duchess of Devonshire, residing at Chilbolton about her returning to live with the 3rd Duke and letting their past disagreement be put behind them but that she shall find it harder to ignore her children's treatment of her.
He writes to Lord Hartington congratulating him on his second title which he regards as a mark of the King's great esteem for Lord Hartington.