To Mrs Edgeworth from Black Castle - the Edgeworthstown dining table - suspicions of R. Butler's and Harriet Edgeworth's engagement - R. Butler at Black Castle - his prospects - exchange of living - T. Knox - Mr Jacob from Cavan - gardening - tabbinets for the Beddoes - prints to be brought from Italy as present for Crampton - investments - preface to Harry and Lucy - ponies - Maria Edgeworth can afford them as £50 not to go to F. Stewart - a nurse at £18 p.a. - Catholic emancipation