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A series of free frank covers, 1834-1840, largely to members of the Howard Gibbon family. Most bear the signature of the 12th Duke of Norfolk, his son the Earl of Surrey [later 13th Duke], and grandson Lord Fitzalan [later 14th Duke], though there are also signatures of Thomas Greene and Abel Rous Dottin. Matthew Charles Howard Gibbon, Edward Howard Gibbon, and Mary Eliza Howard Burt, née Gibbon, were the illegitimate children of Charles, 11th Duke of Norfolk, recognised and assisted by the ducal family.

As well as the free frank covers, there is also an envelope addressed to Rev. Edward Howard Gibbon, [1850s?], with the signature 'Beauchamp' on the bottom left, a part letter from Sir Robert Buxton of Shadwell Court, Thetford, presenting compliments to 'Mr Gibbon', 22 Jan. [no year], and the end of a letter from John Thomas Pelham, Bishop of Norwich, to E. H. Gibbon [1857 or later].

Whittington Club, 262 Strand. - Thanks Milnes for his note and the enclosures from Mr. Hayter, and for 'the service you have so kindly rendered me'; assures him that his 'interest and zeal in the cause of the Whittington Club will be increased rather than diminished' as in this way he can best show his appreciation of Milnes' kindness.

Has 'always felt a deep interest in the Club apart from all pecuniary considerations and the benefits I have received from it amply repay me for any sacrifices I may have made'. Has been connected with the Club for over eight years and served in all its offices. 'As I owe what little education I possess to my own exertions I am fully sensible of my many deficiencies - perhaps too sensitively so'; considered turning down his appointment as Secretary as he did not feel his 'abilities were fully adequate' to meet the Club's difficulties and 'develope [sic] to their full extent the capabilities which I felt convinced it possessed for the education of the moral feelings and conduct of its members'. However, he found that the Committee were 'earnest and zealous', and with their assistance he can say that he has done his best for the Club. Has recently refused the offer of 'a good situation in Scotland' as leaving London at present would place the Committee in difficulty.

Apologises for 'saying so much about myself', but is 'anxious to shew that I feel something more than a mere pecuniary interest in the Institution', and to 'promote its welfare'. Is convinced that 'when our differences with the Duke of Norfolk are amicably settled, as I trust they will be, there will be no question of the success of the Institution'.

Must 'express with the greatest grief [his] shortcoming' in failing to vote for Milnes at the Travellers Club; had asked Lady Arundel 'twenty times' to remind him to be there in time, but people came for dinner and somehow it was forgotten until half past twelve; 'would not have been absent for a thousand pounds'. Has not heard the result but trusts it will be all right, 'though Stafford does say no man above thirty ever can get in there'.

Whittington Club & Metropolitan Athenaeum, Arundel Street, Strand. - Encloses a copy of the Duke of Norfolk's reply to the Memorial of the President and Committee of the Whittington Club; hopes Milnes will let the Committee have his opinion on it. The Dukes letter is 'evidently written after consultation with his lawyers'; obviously two distinct things, damages for departing from the original structure, and the remission of rent on the ground of the 'gratuitous outlay by the Lessee', have been 'confounded together'. The Committee think it their duty to justify the presentation of the Memorial, but think it proper to send Milnes a copy of the letter before addressing the Duke.

With enclosure, copy of letter from the Duke of Norfolk to J. J. Mechi, dated 12 Jun. 1858, Norfolk House. - Would have been pleased to see any of the gentlemen who have signed the Memorial of the Whittington Club had he thought it 'contained a reasonable request'. Has to remind Mechi that 'before any building was erected an offer was made by his father to give £1000 and forego all claim for arrears if the Club would relinquish the Lease; the Trustees would have gladly accepted the offer but the Committee 'interfered' and prevented them from doing so. The 'claim amounting to £4000 was referred to Mr Pownall and adjudicated upon by him'; notes that 'a considerable portion of the rent now owing will be swallowed up by the legal expenses incident to it'; does not think therefore that he should be called upon to 'make a subscription towards an Institution which however useful it may be is not in my opinion as useful as many to which I am compelled to refuse subscriptions'; means no disrespect but does not think in the circumstances he should have been asked to subscribe.

6 Old Jewry, London. - The Arbitrator, Mr Pownall, has made his award: the Duke [of Norfolk] is to pay two sums amountint to £1338.3.9 to be laid out on the premises; the Duke is to pay all the costs of the Reference; there is to be a cesssation [?] of rent for a year and a half, which amounts to £712.10. Expects there will soon be a meeting of the Trustees to consider the best steps to be taken to complete the restoration of the Club premises; but since they will probably require to be informed of the wishes of the Club Committee before forming conclusions, representatives will be invited to attend the meeting of the Trustees.

Arundel Castle. - Has 'gone carefully into the question of the Whittington Club'; and concluded 'without difficulty' that the agents for his father and now for himself 'have only done their duty towards their employer & the estate'; is very sorry that the Club should be put to any inconvenience; much regrets that he cannot meet Milnes' wishes, but does 'not intent to interfere at this last stage in the case'.

Arundel Castle. - Cannot immediately reply to Milnes' letter, but will as soon as he can; hopes Milnes is 'very well & happy with your family'; is afraid the harvest in the North has been 'very unfortunate'.

Arundel Estate, St. Clement Danes, Office, No. 11 Howard Street, Strand. Addressed to Charles Lushington, Milnes, James Wyld, Joseph A. Novello, John Humffreys Parry, and Douglas Jerrold. Wrote on 7 Jul requesting payment of rent for the premises in Arundel Street; has received no reply and another quarter of rent is now due; writes to request immediate payment or will have to place the matter in the hands of Few & Co., the Duke of Norfolk's solicitors.