107 Piccadilly, Manchester. - Has been attending Captain [John] Milnes who has been suffering from fever and mental excitement; he must have a friend in attendance. Captain Lawes [sic: John Milligen Laws] of the Leeds Railway Co. has suggested contacting Milnes.
Crumpsall Hall. - John Milnes was to have called on him but was advised to stay at the Mosley Arms Hotel in Manchester when he became ill; he subsequently called at two in the morning claiming to have been led there by Divine Providence; encloses details… read more
Crumpsall Hall, nr Manchester. - Tried to reassure [John] Milnes that his visitation arose from natural causes; has heard nothing from him since he left for London; has informed [James Rundall] that £20 has been paid on Milnes' behalf.
[lodging with] Mr Parry, 3 Mill Road, Everton near Liverpool. - Captain Laws, RN, invited him to learn railway business in Manchester; became ill with a congestive complaint and came here to recuperate; requests £50; anxiety about former debts hastened illness.
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;… read more