He was in London to see how his son fared with competitors for Dr Bell's 'Central National School'; he is now there, at Bloomfield's expense; he declined financial help from Sir C. Brydges, but found expense in London crippling; he mentioned his wish to continue his children's education to his friend Park; hopes friends will support him in this; 'Forty of fifty pounds out of whatever may be left in Clements Lane in my name, would enable me to return to Bedfordshire with a tolerable grace, and give me the solid satisfaction of have accomplished at least as much as I wishd [sic], and more than I realy [sic] hoped.'