Labelled 'Henry Hallam Inscription. | Includes a draft I think in Mr Gladstone's handwriting, also a note from Lord Palmerston.| 1863'
With news agency label addressed to A. E. Scanes.
7 Barton Street, West Kensington, S. W. - Is 'much obliged' for the cheque for £75 for his work. Mentions the gathering of some newspaper cuttings in case he does not receive them from Romeike's.
Concerning work carried out between 13 Dec. 1885 13 Jan. 1887, and from 21 Feb. 1887 to 21 Dec. 1887. Payments recorded as being received in 1887 and 188; a stamp is signed over recording the payment of the balance on 19 Nov. 1888,
Inscribed 'Lord Palmerston's offer of a hereditary Peerage to Mr R. P. Milnes and his refusal. | Correspondence with Lord Palmerston and also the late Lord Houghton and other members of the family | 1856'.
Probably created by A. E. Scanes as part of his arrangement of Lord Houghton's correspondence after his death.