Brighstone Rectory, Newport, I[sle] of Wight. - Saw Milnes' poems circulated by Stafford O'Brien; begs own copy; offers next edition of his father's Life in return, since 'O'Connell has made all mendicancy so distasteful...'
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30 May 1838
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20 Jul. 1845
Part of Papers of Richard Monckton Milnes, Lord Houghton
15 Bury Street, St James. - Seeks an appointment in one of the new Irish colleges, 'even though I were not a Roman Catholic Graduate of Trinity College Dublin, Berlin Professor, relative of O'Connell's and the agitating repeal Peer Lord Ffrench'; can Milnes advise him whether to obtain anti-English or anti-Irish certificates; can lecture on German literature, geographical and commercial statistics; political economy and history; 'dazzling prospects when he rejected offer of a Repeal Wardenship, 'with liberty to wear the uniform of the '82 Club'; would appreciate a swift reply as he plans to return to Berlin if unsuccessful.