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5 New Ormond St., Queen Square. - Became a Surveyor of Stamps and Taxes at Somerset House through Milnes' influence but finds responsibility too great; Mr [John?] Thornton has written to Sir Thomas Fremantle to ask him to exchange appointment for a clerkship; Sir Thomas is waiting to see what Milnes thinks. Contains copy letter from Malkin to Sir Thomas Fremantle, 1 Mar. 1843: furnishes evidence of handwriting and education; has heard from his father that Milnes is to return to London in a few weeks; sure he will approve exchange of appointment; speech impediment derives from nervousness but would decrease when accustomed to business.

25 York Terrace, Regent's Park. - Is working a tapestry chair cover for Milnes as a mark of gratitude; advice as to George's appointment from Sir George Nugent, Sir Thomas Fremantle and her uncle de Grey; Customs vacancies.

Little Shelford, Cambridge. - Grateful for Houghton's application to Sir Thomas Fremantle on behalf of her brother Harry, even though it was unsuccessful.

Letters from Prof. G. Pryme, the Bishop of Durham, the Dean of St Patrick's, Sir Thomas Fremantle, William Webb, Lord Charles Hervey, Dr Locock, the Bishop of Ely, Mr Fell, Lord Feilding, Mr Russell, the Bishop of Madras, Lord Ernest Bruce, Archdeacon Hodson, Sir John H. Lowther, Lord Mandeville, J. G. Shaw Lefevre, Rev. H. V. Elliott, Mr Buston, and Eliot Yorke.

Treasury. - Will consider Mr [Frederic?] Montagu when selecting Commissioners; candidates must be well versed in commercial affairs.