She is a great admirer of Mrs.
Hemans' poetry.

There is an interesting person in this University for a day or two, whom I have not yet seen--Kenelm Digby, author of the 'Broadstone of Honor,' a book of chivalry, which I think was put into your hands at Rydal Mount.

We have also a respectable show of blossom in poetry.

Two brothers of the name of Tennison, in particular, are not a little promising.

Of science I can give you no account; though perhaps I may pick up something for a future letter, which may be long in coming for reasons before mentioned.