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29 Jun. [c 1858]
Part of Papers of Richard Monckton Milnes, Lord Houghton
17 Edward Street, Portman Square. - James Orton asked Milnes to sign a Memorial drawn up by Lord Macaulay seeking pension for Atherstone three years ago, but Milnes’ support was withheld in favour of Philip Bailey, who has now received a pension; asks if Milnes will now assist writer. Quotes passage from Memorial. Is past 70 and fears mental debility. Postscript: is enclosing review of The Handwriting on the Wall which might secure Disraeli’s support. (Offprint from the Glasgow Herald).