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Weymouth. - Seeking a letter-carrier's place for Henry Holdgate, of 8 Upper George St, Bryanston Square, where Cameron's mother is lodging; Holdgate's business of carving and gilding disagrees with him and his mother reports other family afflictions; would Milnes approach Col. Maberly or Lord Lonsdale; encloses documents; asks Warburton's present address; 'the hubbub of Corn Laws and Irish Coercion bill have eclipsed other matters; asks if Milnes mentioned him to Gladstone; still ready for the Colonies if wanted. [Contains note by Milnes ? for Commonplace Book]. Enclosure: testimonial, 17 Apr. 1846, for Henry Holdgate by Count Baptiste Metaxa, 1 Montague Place, Montague Square [written in 3rd person].

40 Chesham Place. - High opinion of Jonathan H. Lovett Cameron; will try to speak to Gladstone and the Archbishop [of Canterbury?]

Shanks House. - Jonathan H. Lovett Cameron has written to say he would accept office fearfully if it were the will of God, but cannot actively seek it: would Milnes approach the Bishop of Salisbury as Cameron is admirably suited and should not waste this opportunity.

On embossed notepaper for Shoreham Vicarage, Sevenoaks. - Recommends his son-in-law Rev. William Wayte for the Greek Professorship at the University of London; his intellectual and personal gifts. Recent return of Cameron's sailor son, who had not been heard of since leaving Lake Tanganyika in May 1874.

Weymouth. - Milnes' letter referring to a Bishopric filled him with awe; does not think his Bishop would recommend him unsolicited.

70 Eaton Place. - Testimonials; hopes Milnes will say a word in his favour to Mr Gladstone; Milnes' kindness.

Shanks House, Wincanton. - Jonathan H. Lovett Cameron writes of a dinner at his house for Morindin to meet Milnes, but Morindin is staying here until Christmas; will invite Sidney [sic: Godolphin?] Osborne if Milnes plans to visit.

45 Upper Baggot St, Dublin. - Milnes' friend and her son Jonathan Lovett Cameron; merits of such men; her son will not ask favours; his present situation and labours at West Lavington; will send a paper on opening of church there.