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Turks Islands. - Seeks recommendation for President Inglis' vacant office; personal service to this Colony has been publicly acknowledged. Rapid rise of Sir Charles MacCarthy, whose brother Felix is travelling to Europe to obtain promotion. Edward Everett's nomination as American Vice-President: 'He possesses almost too much ability for the office - for, strange to say, men of medium talents are preferred for the Executive chair in that great Republic'.

Hampstead. - Thanks for note with letter from Charles to Felix; Felix will fulfil requirements of post offered; he is steady and 'has been prepared to expect requirements of labour and privation'; Charles' letters give her great comfort; his debt to Milnes; she and Felix have written to Charles in the West Indies.

Hampstead. (forwarded to Milnes at 14 Cliff, Scarborough).- Hopes to sail for St Thomas on Tuesday to take up appointment; the next ship is three weeks later and goes to Nassau, 500 miles out of his way; requires funds for earlier passage.

Hampstead. - Acknowledges Milnes' cheque for £100. Felix hopes to sail soon.