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HOUG/E/M/20/6 · Item · 11 Aug. 1858
Part of Papers of Richard Monckton Milnes, Lord Houghton

1 Duncannon Street. - Has lately joined the business of his uncle [Lewis Vulliamy], whose last great work was Dorchester House in Park Lane for Mr Holford. Seeks recommendations for architectural work; remembers meeting Lord J. Manners at one of Milnes' Sunday breakfasts: 'He is a Leviathan in our Profession'; Mansfield Parkyns might also offer commissions. Remembers Milnes' kindness when together [on the Nile?]

HOUG/E/M/20/5 · Item · 29 Dec. 1859
Part of Papers of Richard Monckton Milnes, Lord Houghton

1 Duncannon Street. - Is seeking post as private secretary for his brother [Benjamin Lewis Vulliamy]; he was educated at Oxford and Göttingen but has no profession; he acted as special correspondent for the Morning Post during the campaign in Italy; he should settle. George Vulliamy longs to add a grand staircase to [Fryston?] Hall; Dr. [Daniel?] Rock told him of Milnes' connection with Crewe Hall; has based a design upon it.