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Includes typed transcripts of two letters, both from 1832.

The good news [of the birth of Robert O. A. Milnes] 'amazed' them, and 'made Mary Thornhill & others redden with joy': Annabel had given the impression that the birth would be later. The other Milnes children and their cousin Georgy's reactions.

Postscript: Jane still at the Melvilles at Roehampton, perhaps she will get to see the baby. Sure Annabel will 'rise in the Admiral's [perhaps Samuel Thornton?] estimation (he is here) not from giving birth to an heir, but for her extreme punctuality - which with him is the highest of virtues.

Brook St. - Written at 10.30 [am?].'dear Annabel is safe in bed - with a magnificent Boy - it was born this morning at a little before ten o'clock'. More details of the labour, attended by Dr Rigby, 'it is the shortest time Annabel has had'.

Perhaps taken from the bottom of another letter. Text: 'just got the Telegraph [with the news of the birth of Robert O. A. Milnes} = So no more - but joy for us and R & you - & Mrs B[lackburne]. R. P. M.'

Written by his father [? or by his mother Emma Blackburne]. News of his birth. 'My Papa was away when I was born, which I did not think attentive of him, but I hope he will make it up afterwards, by paying up debts, when I leave the University'.

Tiv[erton]. - Very surprised to get Mrs Blackburne's letter [about the birth of Robert O. A. Milnes] as she had 'no idea' that the due date was so near. A comfort to think Mrs Blackburne is with her sister 'keeping all excitement or mischief away from her'. Has chosen a patron saint for the baby: Aelred of Rievaulx, whose saint's day is 12th Jan.: 'What a pretty name it would be to add to his others'. Good that he is a Yorkshire saint too.

30 Green Street. - Very glad to hear that Mrs Milnes has had a son and that she is doing well; thanks Mrs Blackburne for letting them know so promptly.

Catton Hall, Burton on Trent. - Sends 'a thousand congratulations' on the birth of Milnes' son, about which he heard this morning. [His wife] Emily joins in 'every kind wish & feeling' to Milnes and his wife. Adds postscript saying that they are going to Crewe on Friday.

Pontefract. - Congratulation on the birth of Milnes's son.

On headed notepaper for the Board of Customs. - Congratulates Milnes on the birth of his son and hopes that all is well with child and mother. Always thinks of Milnes with 'great regard' though they meet so seldom.

11 Chichester Terrace, Brighton. - Cannot resist sending Mrs Blackburne a note, as well as one to Mr Milnes 'for my old Crewe feelings do most naturally seek for a vent'; is very glad of Anabel's safety, '& one cannot help glancing at the strong presumption that to Crewe is born an heir in the line we love! May the Boy live & prosper'.

Tiverton. - Thanks him for 'his' letter with the good news about his mother. Will 'keep (or leave behind me) this letter, in the hope that you may be amused some day by reading it'. Was very glad to hear of his birth as she knew it would make his parents and grandfather very happy; hopes to see him next summer. Signed 'Anty Ett'.

Fryston. - Addresses her brother as 'Dearest Ricky'. Only heard the news this afternoon when she came to Fryston; their father was waiting in the hall to tell her. Aunt Louisa says he 'shed tears of joy' when he heard the news. When the baby's health was drunk 'they all wish'd he might be as good a man & as much respected all over Yorkshire as his Grandfather is... & "his father is a worthy gentleman" they added'. Anxious to hear how Annabel is; they were disappointed not to have a line saying she was doing well.

Rochester. - Congratulation on the birth of Milnes' son.

Fryston. - They were hoping to hear how Annabel had passed the afternoon [after the birth of her son] - asks to be kept informed daily, as well as what the boy's colour is and whether Richard has arrived. 'The servants had punch & dancing till past two - Pontefract bells rang till midnight'.

Wilton House, Salisbury. - Congratulates Milnes upon the birth of his son, 'the small convex baby'; hopes to see that Mrs Milnes is well by welcoming them here on Saturday.

Headed notepaper for Nuneham Park. - Has just read of the birth of Milnes' son in the Morning Post. Hopes that all is going well, and thinks that if this is the case 'it is better [Milnes] should be out of the way'. If Mrs Milnes and the doctor agree, 'they will send [Milnes off to Nuneham] on Monday.

11 Chichester Terrace, Brighton. - Congratulates Milnes on 'Anabel's safety & the birth of yr son & heir'. Is here again, 'possibly for the Winter season'

On headed notepaper for Carstairs House, Lanark. - Although Milnes 'did not even acknowledge receipt' of his own last letter, he must write again for himself and Mina [his wife] to congratulate him on the birth of his son, which Monteith sees announced in the newspapers this morning. Thinks the boy 'will be something - at any rate very pensant', and hopes he will add to his parents' happiness.

Has written to Richard about Mrs Blackburne's mis-sent letter; she should tell him to write a 'threatening address to [the] Postmaster', Has had 'sixteen Pomfreters [to visit] & expect as many more today'; they had a 'jollyfication dinner [to celebrate the birth of Milnes' grandson?] yesterday of 18', with dry champagne. Guests included [Thomas] Thornhill, 'Dick Lee', [Charles?] Jerdein, Hart, and Mrs Fawkes.

Has 'quite a love for Miss Crewe [Annabella Milnes' sister, see HOUG/BN/3/8]. She would never come to Fryston, when I would have loaded the house with R[oman] C[atholic]s'. Told Annabella she had his 'full permission to make any daughter a RC'... has 'doubt as to the ROAM, or whether Amy could look grave enough'. More details about his guests, hunting with Galway etc.

Congratulates Milnes and his wife on the birth of their son, 'heir to the United Kingdom of Fryston, Bawtry & their dependencies!' Intends to go over to Fryston this afternoon to see how things are going; stayed a night there on Friday, Milnes' father was in 'good spirits... but futile [?] in appearance'.

On headed notepaper of the Geological Society, Jermyn St, S.W. - Congratulates Milnes on the birth of his son; heard the news yesterday at dinner, and was pleased to learn that mother and child were both doing well.

Headed notepaper for Swainston, Isle of Wight. - Saw the announcement in this morning's Times of the birth of Milnes' son 'with the greatest pleasure'; hopes that all is well, and would much welcome it if Milnes could find time to write an assurance of his wife's 'well doing'. His wife 'takes the liveliest interest in the event'. Their own nursery 'had an increase' recently; since the child [Stephen Louis Simeon, b. Nov. 1857] 'stands No. 3 on the muster role of boys, he is of less importance', but Simeon cannot wish Milnes 'a better wish than that your little boy may be as thriving and as healthy'.

Tried to find Milnes a few weeks ago when in town, but he was at Bowood. Asks what Delepierre is doing about 'our new Vol. of Miscellanies. If the Philobiblon sleeps, it will not do well'.

Whitehaven. - Very glad to see the news of the birth of Milnes' son announced in the Times; hopes Milnes and his wife will live to see their son 'develop some of the qualities which make his parents beloved to all that know them'; years have passed since he and Milnes 'met on the Danube', and he does not find that 'the union of high intelligence and kindly sympathy with others which it was easy to discover in both [his] travelling companions, is other than rare in the world'. His wife is not with him but he knows she will share his joy at the news. Returns to Oxford on Monday.

On headed notepaper for Elderslie, Renfrew. - Congratulations on the birth of Milnes' son.

Serlby. - Congratulations on the birth of Milnes' son. Was sure that 'there was some good luck happening to the family, from our killing a fox on Tuesday under the windows of Bawtry Hall after a long gallop'; takes this as an 'omen that the young gentleman will not only inherit the poetical talents of his father, and the many amiable qualities of his mother, but that he will also imbibe a love for field sports, hunting in particular'.

Victoria Mansion, Marine Parade, Brighton. - Meant to write yesterday to say how pleased he was to hear of the birth of Milnes's son and his wife's safety, but was prevented by the state of his mother's health: regrets to say she is 'very dangerously ill'. Hopes the boy will be 'as good a fellow as his father', and trusts it will 'be a long time before he inherits the broad acres of Fryston'. His wife is 'delighted' and sends her congratulations.

Serjeants' Inn. - Congratulates Milnes on the birth of his son. Sends 'the trial of Madeleine Smith as promised'.

On headed notepaper for Combermere Abbey. - Sends congratulations to Mrs Milnes on the birth of her son, which will cause great joy to all her friends; Mrs Blackburne's 'share in the business' will also be commended.