The contents consist of letters of and to Friedrich von Gentz, 1802-1804, chiefly concerning his journey in England in 1803 (folio 1); letters of Charles Joseph, Prince de Ligne, 1802, with some of his poetry (folio 25); letters of William Augustus Miles, 1807-1809, on the state of Ireland (folio 41); letters from Mme A de Sancy de Malaville, governess of Ellio's daughter Louisa Isabella, 1797-1801 (folio 118).