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West Lodge, Putney Common. - On Wednesday he is 'one of a mob of vulgarities bound for Epsom [Derby day horse races]', or he would have been 'glad to be at your board'.

Quite agrees with Milnes' view that 'Whittington matters are at present doubtful', but thinks that 'with adequate funds', which he hears are 'becoming more certain every day' the Club may 'promise larger designs'.

With envelope postmarked 22 May 1849, addressed to Miles at 26 Pall Mall.

Arundel Estate, St. Clement Danes, Office, No. 11 Howard Street, Strand. Addressed to Charles Lushington, Milnes, James Wyld, Joseph A. Novello, John Humffreys Parry, and Douglas Jerrold. Wrote on 7 Jul requesting payment of rent for the premises in Arundel Street; has received no reply and another quarter of rent is now due; writes to request immediate payment or will have to place the matter in the hands of Few & Co., the Duke of Norfolk's solicitors.

Newport, Isle of Wight. - Disappointed by Milnes' amateur dramatics: a proper masque would be preferable to a Jerrold farce, particularly at Woburn. Asks if there is to be a review of Milnes' Keats in the E[dinburgh?] R[eview?]; will volunteer at once if not; greatly admires Milnes' achievement. Postscript begging a copy of Milnes' poems.

Full title: 'Extract from Minutes of the Eleventh Quarterly General Meeting of the Members of The Whittington Club and Metropolitan Athenaeum held at the Club House Arundel Street Strand, 14 Oct. 1850.

Moved, seconded and carried unanimously: that Charles Lushington, R. Monckton Milnes, James Wyld, Douglas Jerrold. J. Humphreys [Humffreys] Parry and J. Alfred Novello, having expressed willingness to become Trustees and Lessees of the Club, be appointed Trustees on behalf of the Institution. Resolution then 'passed by acclamation' that the thanks of the Members should be presented to these men for consenting to accept the Office of Trustees.

Extract signed 'By order of the Managing Committee' by the Secretary, William Strudwicke.

9 King William St, Strand, W. C. - The Secretary [of the Whittington Club] is out of town and will not return until next Tuesday. Regrets that the interest on the Walker loans have not been paid; £100 'would have been paid last year but owing to the plunder of the Club's funds by the Secretary & Mr Roberts to the amount of 250/- we we unable to do so'. The loss has 'very seriously injured us'. Hopes that an 'amicable arrangement' can be made to avoid the ruin of the Club. Believes the lease is worth at least five thousand pounds; nearly four thousand pounds have been raised by members and friends and spent on the premises.

Is sorry that the Club does not receive the 'general support' he believes it ought to; thinks that 'part of Mr Douglas Jerrold's scheme the admission of Lady Members has... retarded our progress'. It might be feared that 'seductions & all sorts of intrigues would be the result', but though he knows of a 'vast number of Marriages' among the members, he knows of none. However, thinks the 'Lady Membership has been injurious to the Club - it seems to be contrary to the habits & opinions of people in this Country'.

Regarding the loans, a meeting of the members will be called immediately, and the business put before them; the club does not currently have a solicitor but this matter will also be settled. Gives a summary of what has been done since the fire; it will be 'very vexatious to the Members who have invested nearly 5000/- to lose their Club and money on account of this loan'. Hopes Milnes will continue to support them. [Rowsell signs himself as Chairman of the Managing Committee].

Circus Road, St John's Wood. - Has written to Mr Novello; their course seems 'very plain, namely to receive the money from the Fire Office, and discharge the rent etc, at the smae time requesting the Duke of Norfolk - other available parties being anxious for the lease - to relieve us of it'. Writes as he cannot attend on Wednesday morning, his engagement being 'imperative', as he informed Mr Brace before; would undoubtedly have come had the meeting been in the afternoon.

West Lodge, Putney Common. - Presents volume [unnamed].