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Written from Iver Heath. Black bordered. Concerns Nash's inability to accept Oakley's invitation, due to other commitments. Nash explains that he is "trying to do everything and the work is suffering." He also apologizes for inadvertently offending Oakley's mother.

Written from Iver Heath. Concerns a house party in the country and describes the landscape and Nash's first experience fowling. Also mentions the visit of Nash's friend, who is in love. Nash discusses his desire to become famous, but explains that his first goal is to become independent of his father. Includes two sketches, the first of a staircase and the second of a man holding a smoking gun (reproduced in Dear Mercia, opposite p. 41). People mentioned: Barbara (Nash?).

Written from Chelsea. Begins with a poem by Nash about Oakley. Nash discusses the emotional toll of his recent breakup and expresses the comfort he finds in the friendship of his "sister" Oakley.

Written from Iver Heath. Quotes Edgar Allen Poe and discusses the beauty of the night and Nash's sudden introduction to Mlle. Seutoni. People mentioned: Gordon Bottomley, Jack, Wilkie and Mlle. Vere Seutoni.

Written from Iver Heath. Nash's father has been ill. Discusses hands and plans for future drawings and includes a poem written by Nash. People mentioned: William Harry Nash, Sir William Richmond, and Lavengro (Rupert Lee).

Written from Iver Heath. Nash mentions plans to travel to Paris soon and discusses drawing. Nash writes, "I want a drastic, desperate change, a shock of some sort so fierce violent soul-shaking" and he complains that he has yet to find success in his profession. Nash also describes a day he spent with Vere. Includes a smaller sheet with the heading "Facts". People mentioned: Ivan Wilkinson Brooks, Miss Hogan, and Vere Seutoni.

Written from Iver Heath. Nash urges Oakley not to become romantically involved with a student of mathematics. Nash discusses his jealousy and explains that he and Wilkie have had a fight over Vere Seutoni, who thinks she is in love with Nash. Nash says he will no longer be able to visit Paris and hopes to visit Oakley instead. He also discusses the "Green Lady". Includes an ink drawing entitled, "Brother Paul, or, The Monk and the Woman" (reproduced in Dear Mercia, p. 77).

Written from Iver Heath. Nash discusses his arrangements in town and hopes Oakley will soon visit. People mentioned: Vere Seutoni and Rupert Lee.

Written from Iver Heath. Concerns Nash's upcoming show at the Carfax Gallery in London.

Written from Chelsea. Nash insists that Oakley should be in London on November 7 to come to the private viewing of Nash's show. People mentioned: Oakley's mother and father, Rupert Lee.