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Pontefract. - On the death of Robert Pemberton Milnes; to remember Stainforth in his will is 'an almost overwhelming act of kindness'.

Pontefract. - Further about legacy of £50 from Robert Pemberton Milnes; Stainforth's wife and son are both better.

Pontefract. - Climate of Pontefract forces him to seek a Living elsewhere; present situation; can Houghton assist with the Lord Chancellor.

Pontefract. - Will await Archbishop of York’s pleasure as Houghton suggests.

Pontefract. - Pained to communicate the accompanying [missing] address [i.e. from constituents doubtful about Milnes’ religious allegiance owing to his support for grants towards education of Irish Catholic clergy]:

Pontefract. - Proposed formation of local book-hawking society to provide books for the poor.

Vansittart Road, Torquay. - Thanks her for sending the 'excellently well written notice of Lady Houghton's character', for asking Miss Scholfield to forward him the account of her funeral, and for letting him see Lord Houghton's reply to [her brother?] Henry's letter of condolence. Discusses the kindness shown to his family by the Houghtons.

Discussion of 'best books for preparing young people for confirmation'.

Pontefract. - Seeking grant from the Duchy of Lancaster for repairs to Pontefract Grammar School; had hoped to receive one upon Mr Maynard’s appointment; sums of money involved

26 Pall Mall. - in reply to constituents’ address; supports Protestant Church in Ireland; importance of regulated maintenance for Roman Catholic clergy; precedents; no threat to character of Government which already supports Catholic Church in a number of ways; “Roman Catholic Priests...under the present voluntary system, owe their daily bread to political agitation”; Government regulation will avert danger to Protestant Church in Ireland.

Requests introduction for Mr Maynard to the Secretary of the Duchy of Lancaster; Maynard’s financial burden

Mr Maynard will visit Milnes in London to discuss plans for Pontefract Grammar School

Pontefract. - Archbishop of York has just offered writer the benefice of Wheldrake; accepts as it is warmer and suited to his children’s education.

Pontefract. - Milnes' letter in reply to the Vicar [Richard Stainforth: ie. HOUG/E/F/2/3] is well received; Russell was explaining his change of tone, “but the Roman Catholic Priest came in & of course the conversation dropped”.

Pontefract. - Memorial by constituents threatening to withdraw support for Milnes over Maynooth Grant; Stainforth's own conscience compels him to oppose Milnes.