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Goldsmiths' Hall, London, E. C. - Has been requested by the Prime Warden of the Goldsmiths' Company to say how much pleasure it will give him to see Milnes at dinner here next Friday. Asks on his own behalf whether Milnes is one of the Trustees of the Whittington Club; saw him and their mutual friend Lushington talk on the subject. Lushington has received an application for payment as share of a debt on the Club's behalf; 'at his time of life he is anxious to keep as free from annoyance as is possible', and has asked Prideaux to settle the matter for him. Has agreed to help, but 'hardly know[s] in which way to act'; asks Milnes for advice. If Milnes and Lushington are trustees, supposes they may insist on having the affairs of the Club wound up.

Goldsmiths' Hall, London, E. C. - Has had a visit from Mr [William?] Wagstaff, a solicitor who represents Mr Brassey and Sir Morton Peto in the matter of the Whittington Club, about which he spoke to Milnes a while ago; seems an action has been brought, and the only question is whether the liable parties 'shall pay & have done with it', or through Milnes and Lushington, the Trustees, 'bring the affairs of the Club to an End'. Mr Wagstaff 'states that the Club has become a mere dancing & billiards Establishment & is now entirely unworthy of your support and Countenance''. Wagstaff observes that the lease has a value, that there are other assets, and that there is no reason why these assets should not be made available. Promised Wagstaff that he would write to Milnes urging him to refer the matter to his solicitor, with whom Wagstaff might confer.

Relates to the Goldsmiths' Company. Names Walter Prideaux - the clerk to Goldsmith's Hall - as his partner. Sent from Brighton.