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Asks whether she approves him letting fifty acres of land he wants to give up to 'a very good tenant' at two guineas an acre, the piece situtated btween here [Thorne?] and the [?] Clowes. Postscript: wishes his mother had 'reposed' herself here for a few days 'after the bustle of Doncaster'.

Thorne. - Sent Faith on Saturday with 'the Sykehouse rents etc - they were as... anticipated very ill paid'. Faith has 'taken every thing he could lay his hands on that is saleable [possibly 'valuable'] on the premises of the most in debt, such as hay. Has sent money to his mother's bank account. 'Altho you have devolved on me the management of these matters I hardly know how to act. It becomes a question of humanity solely': Turner, for instance, the most in arrears, has ten children, and if he 'was sold up tomorrow would still be in your debt & he & his family turnd naked on the world'. Discusses other cases.

Has just returned from Peniston, where matters are much better than he expected; since nine tenths of the estate is grass, they ;do not feel the low prices of corn; has reduced some of the rents, and think they will go on at that lower rate. Further estate matters.

Hampton Court. - Written in third person. Regrets absence from her Assembly yesterday.

Thorne. - Right that she should have an 'exact statement of the Sykehouse rents'; discussion of the tenants etc.

Thorne, sent to Rachael Milnes at Fryston. - Re rents at Sykehouse.

Cavnenham.- Discussion of financial matters; mention of their mother and of Mitton.

His mother has written to Tottie and the settlement will be [?] proposed immediately. Notes on Robert's allowance, and on individual past transactions, including calculations.

Fryston. - They have learned from Mr Tottie that 'there is nothing so settled by my mother's will but what it can be altered'; believes Rodes has mentioned this to Robert, also that they wish for a referee. 'It appears to us that there is more responsibleness in the affair than any one person would like to take upon himself' so it would be desirable for each party to have a referee; concludes that Robert would like Mr Matthew as his, and 'as an old friend of the family' they have named Mr Whyte as the other. If another should be required, she has 'certainly a strong wish for a Thornton'. Thinks the matter should be resolved as soon as possible, and that Fryston would be the best place for 'an interview, as surely Mr Jottie's attendance would be necessary to explain my father's will & the settlements of the different estates'.

They 'shall all most heartily agree in any arrangement that is made to the satisfaction of all parties, & I sincerely hope that this arbitration of friends may be the means of facilitating it so that always affectionate harmony may subsist amongst us all'.

Adds postscript: believes Rodes wrote to Robert suggesting that their mother wished to continue to live at Fryston, but she has assured him he was mistaken, 'for she has always expressed a strong readiness to leave Fryston whenever it would be thought right so to do'.

Fryston, written to Robert Milnes at Thorne.- Robert will see from the enclosed letter from their sister Louisa [now HOUG/BO/2/29A] what her wishes are regarding the settlement of Robert's affairs with their mother. Has little to add but points out that when their mother 'was in better circumstances she had left [Robert] Fryston incumbered with 10, 000', and that when he told his mother after his last visit to Robert that Robert 'would be satisfied with the Sykehouse property with the present incumbrance she replied "that she hope there would be more left for Robert than that" I hope you cannot doubt the interest my Mother takes for you & your family'

Fryston, written to Robert Milnes at Thorne.- Cannot 'borrow any Sheep netts [sic] in this part of the country; asks Robert if he can make do, if not will send them at the end of the week. Has been talking over business with his mother, who proposes to give Robert Sykehouse and Fishlake as an equivalent for Derbyshire. She is is 'averse to any appointment about Fryston as she wishes (as she says) to be mistress of it as long as she lives, which she should not consider herself, if she made the appointment, though she is most determined that it should be Richard's'. Rodes advises that his brother should 'take this security & let the matter rest'; is sure his children will 'not be losers in the end'. Their mother told him she feel 'sadly lost at [Robert's] late correspondence'.

Adds postscript: Lady Petre and daughters are coming to visit for a couple of nights; knows Robert is talking of coming over and he may not like to see them.

Fryston, written to Robert Milnes at Thorne.- Has not said anything to his mother as yet, and will not until he hears again from Robert. 'There is nothing my Mother dislikes so much as making a bargain & I think it can be done without, I shall write very plainly what I feel, therefore do not be offended & have a wrong construction on any expression I may use'. Acknowledges that he himself is certainly 'an immense gainer by the Pomfret elections'. Discussion of finances and property, especially Robert's allowance, mentioning 'the wood money from the Gaskells'. Rodes assures Robert that 'it was always my Mother's wish to act liberally to you. I shall ever lament, as by the worst result arising from these proceedings is the withdrawing yourself from my Mother & all the family as you have done for the last 3 or 4 months'.

Accounts (including for pigs bred on the farm, 1823-1824); rentals; material relating to Hatfield, Thorne and Fishlake enclosure.

Fryston, addressed to Robert Milnes at Thorne. - Further discussion of selling the Sykehouse property and their differences of understanding of the matter. Does not know anything about what was paid Mr Banks, the interest of which Mitton is now paying.

One notebook labelled f. 1 v. 'Vol/ 3 | Extracts out of the History of England | In a Series of Letters from a Nobelman to his Son - Continued'. Back of notebook used for lists and tables of books read over time.

Fryston, addressed to Robert Milnes at Thorne. - Discussion of selling the Sykehouse property; wishes the account between them to be adjusted, and 'certainly considered it the reverse of what you state'. As Robert is contemplating a 'very improbable count' [for his seat in the General Election], assures him that 'Harriet should not suffer from pat of her fortune lying in your hands' and will settle money on her if necessary. Drew was here yesterday with his bills, which are substantial.

Fryston, addressed to Robert Milnes at Thorne. - Mr Tottie will tell Robert about the result of their conversation, and the 'expediency of selling the Sykhouse [sic: Sykehouse] property as soon as we can'; asks her son to send her an account of what he has received from her so that they can settle the account.

With wrapper labelled 'From my dear Mother Mrs Milnes'.

Fryston, addressed to Robert Milnes at Thorne. - Has no objection to talking to Robert and Mr Tottie on the subject of Robert's letter. Discussion of property: will 'sell Sykhouse [sic: Sykehouse] immediately & then settle what money you think ought to have been done before. I never felt that I had acted improperly towards you but if this will relieve your mind from any uneasiness about your children, I should wish it to be done without delay'.

Letters from: Caroline, Countess d'Andreis; George Davison Bland; Thomas Davison Bland; Edward Cheney; John Craufurd; Rev. William C. Fenton; Mary Gaskell, née Brandreth; his sister Caroline Milnes; his wife Hon. Henrietta Maria Milnes; his mother Rachael Milnes; his brother Richard Rodes Milnes; his nephew and son-in-law George Edward Arundell Monckton-Arundell, 6th Viscount Galway; his daughter Henrietta Eliza Monckton-Arundell, Viscountess Galway; William Moorhouse; his cousin John Thornton; his brother-in-law Marmaduke Wyvill; his nephew Richard Rodes Wyvill.

190 is endorsed by Rachael Milnes.

Includes letter from Rachael Milnes to Hon. Henrietta Maria Milnes.

Letter of 6 Nov. 1833 (sent to Henrietta Milnes at Milan) includes a note (perhaps incomplete?) from Richard Monckton Milnes to his mother, which mentions the funeral of Arthur Hallam, as well as one from Rachael Milnes to her 'very dear Harriets' [daughter-in-law and grand-daughter].

St Keverne nr Falmouth. - Is the grandson of Rev. Joseph Sager, whose widow received an allowance from the late Mrs [Rachael?] Milnes; has suffered many trials; describes his progress to the West Country; no income since closing school here last Christmas; Lady Galway left £500 to Joseph Sager's children in 1837, but without the burial certificate of his father Charles he cannot claim his portion; seeks Milnes' support.

Letters to: Emma Blackburne, née Hesketh; his sister Amelia Jane Milnes; his wife Hon. Henrietta Maria Milnes; his mother Rachael Milnes; his brother Richard Rodes Milnes; his sister-in-law Hon. Frances Jane Monckton; his nephew and son-in-law George Edward Arundell Monckton-Arundell, 6th Viscount Galway; his daughter Henrietta Eliza Monckton-Arundell; John [Thornton, his cousin?]; Mary [Anne Waddington, his sister?].