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"Ali’s letter, part threat, part appeal, shows the perpetual insecurity in which he lived, and the political reality which, unknown as it seems to Byron and Hobhouse, lay beneath his friendly welcome in October 1809." [PSC]

The Bey of Corinth apologizes to Byron for the poor reception Byron received in Corinth during the Bey's absence.

More money worries

Very detailed money matters

"The inclosed was brought here this day by two Bailiffs ...."

A third bailiff's notice "stuck up another on the outside of the great Hall Door...."

Further discussion of debts

"I would struggle with every difficulty to keep things together & God knows I have difficulties enough to struggle with besides bad health ...."

Catherine Byron's business correspondence with John Hanson, with regard to the Sanders portrait of Byron.

"Mr Bolton informs me that if Mr Hanson had accepted the bills he would have saved a poor Man, his Wife, and eight children, from ruin, ..."