Not sent, according to note on verso of draft. On verso of copy a note from Sir Charles Trevelyan, dated 28 Jun. 1875, states that he 'quite approve[s] of the letter overleaf'.
Letter appears to be incomplete; Ellis expresses surprise that Napier has… read more
Richmond. - Acknowledges receipt of Ellis's letter of the 21st; thinks it 'better to obviate any further discussion' by stating he cannot accept the proposal which Sir Charles Trevelyan authorised Ellis to make to him. Asks Ellis to inform Mr [George]… read more
Enquiring whether the legacies left to Henry and Joseph Macaulay have been invested yet.
16 Spring Gardens, 21 Jun. 1876. - Has seen Sir Charles Trevelyan and discussed with him and George Trevelyan what took place in the meeting between Ellis and Napier on Saturday.
In George Trevelyan's life of Lord Macaulay, he has not used everything… read more
27 St. James' Street. - Polite reminder that Ellis promised them commission on the sale of Holly Lodge to Lord Airlie. Letter written by William Banting.
3 Fredericks Place, Old Jewry, E.C. - re share of [water] rates.
3 Fredericks Place, Old Jewry, E.C. - Sends a draft for the £1000 in full signed by Lord Airlie, who will be grateful for a receipt from Lord Macaulay's executor [Thomas Flower Ellis]
Returns the document 'duly executed'. His wife and daughter [Alice?] are well, and like Madras better than he would have expected.
3 Fredericks Place, Old Jewry, E.C. - Messrs Randall & Martin will inform them when Mr Broadhurst has signed the receipt which Ellis sent on 27 Mar.; Tatham will send a draft for the rent when it is signed.
Wycombe Lodge, Kensington, W. - The rent for Holly Lodge must be paid to John Broadhurst; does not know why Ellis has forwarded his letter to Lord Airlie's solicitors.
3 Fredericks Place, Old Jewry, E.C. - Has just received a letter from Lord Airlie saying he is leaving town and will not return until the 11th, and suggests sending the Assignment to be signed; since this would not meet Ellis's views, expects he will… read more
Wycombe Lodge, Kensington, W. - Lists the papers he has relating to Holly Lodge, which are with his bankers, does not think it necessary to 'trouble' Ellis by 'exhibiting them.' Has always paid the rent by cheque to Mr Broadhurst's bankers; recently made… read more
15 Bedford Square. - Has received the enclosed [letter from William Ambrose Shaw, now O.18.6/59], and has let him know that George will answer it. Notes in a postscript that Shaw seems to suppose that 'Lord Airlie is our tenant'.
On embossed notepaper for 8 Grosvenor Crescent, S.W. - He and his father will call on Ellis the following day.
Would be grateful if Ellis could send her Napier's Richmond address, as her brother [George Trevelyan] has lost it.
40 Ennismore Gardens, S. W. - Glad affairs are 'so quiet'. Encloses the cheque for Gibson & Craig's account and will be much obliged if Ellis settles it. Will be at Welcombe near Stratford-on-Avon, home of [his grandfather] R. N. Philips MP for five… read more
3 Fredericks Place, Old Jewry. - Has read the abstract of power of attorney from Sir Charles Edward Trevelyan and his wife; fears it does not authorise giving an indemnity; if Lord Airlie should agree to accept such an indemnity, perhaps a Deed of… read more
40 Ennismore Gardens, S. W. - Believes that the important thing in regard to Gibson Craig & Co is to 'take no step and "let sleeping dogs lie" till the book is out'.