He apologises for having to recall him to his work at the Brewery, on the advice of his partners, who thought Edward would require another holiday in Norfolk in the autumn. He advises him to spend a couple of days at Bellfield before returning to London. He reports on the affairs of the Brewery, the family, their visit to the Hoares, and his own high appreciation of Edward's wife, Kitty, whom he hoped he would take to see the family at Bellfield.