[Follen explains his desire to be ordained as he has taken on the duties of William Ware ; requests the Ripley preach the ordination sermon or that he contact another clergyman to do so; suggests Mr. Francis of Watertown or Mr. Stetson of Medford ; states that he would ask H. Ware , but fears for his health; mentions H. Martineau and Dr. Channing; Ripley forwards letter to Francis with ANS, 1836 Oct 22, requesting that he perform the service; expresses his willingness to participate; compliments Francis on his discourses; expresses admiration for "those noble old Englishmen" mentioned in Francis' discourses.]

[Introduces Thomas Blackburne of London ; requests that he be given advice and assistance.]

[Introduces Manuel Eyre ; requests help in establishing Eyre with the Newark Press ; explains that Eyre is the agent of M. C. Credy , a promising "debutante" who is appearing at the Newark Theater . ]

[Praises his collection of poetry, as it combines the "choicest pieces in English and American literature" as well as more recent worthy works; expresses opinion that the volume will be a great success.]

[Praises his "beautiful volume" which has already been described by L. C. M.; expresses admirations for his writing; assures him the book will be well received.]

[Requests, at Judge Roger's behest, that May address a meeting the following day on the question of how the General Agent can act in way beneficial to the community.]