2 September 1867 – 8 September 1867

Very fine. Pay pensioners — Train 2.30 brings Conway, but not his Tribune friend. Secure him a bed at the ' Nag's Head,' then we walk out by Pennington. Talk much of Emerson — Magazine-writing, etc. Letter from D. G. Rossetti ! ' Shall I come to you } ' I reply, ' Yes, by all means.'

Very fine. D. G. Rossetti coming to-morrow. Read his Early Italian Poets. Mem. — Use him nobly while your guest.