ALS to Robert Southey. Whitehall.1835 Apr 4eng5 p. 23 x 19 cm. Has resolved to apply his small pension to "the Reward and Encouragement of Literary Exertions". Has signed warrant adding L300 a year to Southey's pension without Southey's consent. Also granted to astronomer George Airey, Mary Somerville, Sharon Turner, and James Montgomery. Also offers to advance Southey's son-in-law.