He has been ill and prevented from writing, although he thinks Bath a comfortable place to die, "as the dead of this place come to life again in London". He asks whether Northcote has yet dined with "honest Tom". He and
Prince have been studying music, but will be returning to London in a week. The Emperor of Germany [a horse] is now in Bath, having won the plate at Exter races. He was sorry to read of the execution of "poor"
de la Motte and knows Northcote must have lamented this. He passes on news of his
father [William Hoare], who has been riding in a phaeton. he sends compliments to Northcote's "ladies".