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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'.

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.

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'.

Leeds. - Milnes has acted prudently in not attempting to turn to the 'benevolent money lenders in London' for the £500, as they would probably have charged him a 'most heavy percentage for the accommodation' since he has no personal property of his own at present. Has mentioned the situation to his bankers, Messrs Brown [?] & Co, who have more than once advanced money to Milnes' father; they will lend Milnes the £500 to be paid back after a year, with interest at 5 per cent, but require him to insure his life at that sum for the year.

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.

Leeds. Re life insurance of Robert Pemberton Milnes.

Leeds. - Asks Milnes to call on his nephew Charles Bischoff at Copthall Court, Threadneedle Street who will inform Milnes what needs to be done for his life insurance, and will make out a promissory note for him to sign. As soon as all this is done, the money will be paid to Milnes' order at Brown, Janson & Co.

Leeds. - Tonight Mr Brown will direct that money for Milnes will be paid to Charles Bischoff's order in London dated 21 Apr.; the sum available will be £473 15s 6d, which is the £500 of Milnes' note, less the discount to the banker's commissioners. Asks Milnes to settle the cost of the policy and the note with Bischoff. Milnes will have nothing to pay on Tottie's account; he will only have £500 to repay when the note matures.

8 Copthall Court. - Had a letter yesterday from Mr Tottie stating that the money would be ready at Mr Brown's bank today; did not write since Mr Tottie said he would write to Milnes direct requesting him to call on Bischoff. Outlines the deductions (for bank commissions, policy and premium etc). The money is in Bischoff's name so if it is not convenient for Milnes to come into the city, he can send Bischoff a note and he will procure and forward the money. The Universal Life Insurance require an extra premium of £8 8s to insure the life of a party going to the Bahamas; this appears 'quite out of the way' to Bischoff; he will make further enquiries.