Re memorial to Thomas Campbell at Westminster Abbey.
Cannot 'second the opinion of our Friends [David?] Wilkie and [William?] Collins - I have less hope than ever of my dear old Friend [John Bryant] Lane'. Re his debts and expenses; mentions 'Lord Grey's Bust'; when he gets 'fairly in professional receipts clear of all damned Exhibitions' he will pay Campbell first.
Treasury. - Details of vacancy for an auxiliary landing waiter at Liverpool. Sir Robert Peel will gladly appoint [Thomas] Campbell's nephew. Signature only autograph.
Re memorial to Thomas Campbell at Westminster Abbey.
The Cottage, Harley St., Bow Road, London. - Campbell’s aunt Mary was governess to the Misses Milnes; poor health forced him to leave Scotland for Malta, afterwards he travelled in the Near East and Europe; fears a relapse if he resumes further occupation; Government must show appreciation of his late uncle [Thomas Campbell]’s poetic contribution by supporting a relative; seeks Richard Monckton Milnes’ help in obtaining Landing Waitership in the Port of London.