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Orgreave Hall, Lichfield. - Asks Houghton if he can supply introductions for his son Dr [Offley Bohun?] Shore who is at Naples for his wife's health; he has witnessed 'the late splendid eruptions' there. Frail health of the writer and his wife.

17 Throgmorton St, London. - Mr [Offley] Shore trying to contact his old friend John Milnes in order to assist him; they have discussed John Milnes attack, which might have been due in part to criticism from his brother about seeking employment in the Railway; he was also anxious about money; Rundall grieved to hear of the incident but hopes John Milnes might be well enough to take up the post; has heard from him in Everton but does not know what his circumstances are.

3 Mill Road, Everton near Liverpool. - Was unaware that Monckton Milnes had discharged £20 order when he requested the loan; hopes to repay him soon; understands that Captain Laws has had to fill the offered place but may be able to offer another; encloses letter from Mr Shore; £50 loan would free him from worrying commitments. Enclosure: letter from Offley Shore to John Milnes - advises John Milnes not to refuse firm offer of a post elsewhere for a tentative one from himself; hopes to develop a patent in Lancashire; will contact John Milnes from Manchester but cannot guarantee an offer.

17 Throgmorton St, London. - Offley Shore expects to see John Milnes at Liverpool next week; forwards letter from Captain Laws in case Monckton Milnes is not acquainted with events. Enclosures: letter, 9 Nov. 1845, from John Milligan Laws to [James Rundall] - encloses John Milnes' account of the incident; cannot appoint him at the moment but hopes it might be possible later; letter [25 Oct. 1845] from John Milnes to John Milligan Laws, Moseley Arms Hotel. - went out at two this morning in delirious belief that he must meet Captain Laws; Dr Plant will describe his condition, which was worsened by the long walk in the rain; hopes Mrs Laws will forgive the alarm he caused and that his prospects will not be affected; postscript - was attacked by the dogs but one followed him here.

3 Mill Road, Everton. - Regrets his last letter communicated 'the abandonment of Mr Shore's intention'; improved health; hopes Monckton Milnes will revoke objection to advancing him £50; owes Mr. Rundall £62 12s 3d for previous advances, including a little subsistence pay; is living as frugally as he can,