Broad Town Parsonage, Wootton Bassett. - Thanks Milnes for intercession with Lord Clarence Paget and Captain Eden; his son [Francis A. R. Morrison] wishes to go to sea and must support himself; wife's early death has deprived children of reversion of £5000.
Broad Town Parsonage, Wootton Bassett. - Thanks Milnes for intercession with the Duke of Somerset [on behalf of his son Francis A. R. Morrison]; would like to coach pupils for University or public service; the Bawtry curate R. Oliver is a former pupil.
Broad Town Parsonage, Wootton Bassett. - Delayed thanking Milnes until after [his son Francis A. R. Morrison]'s examination; he missed a place by only 24 marks; can Milnes secure him a second chance.
Broad Town Parsonage, Wootton Bassett, Wilts. - Hopes Milnes has asked the Duke of Somerset about a second chance for Francis [A. R. Morrison]; encloses Civil Service Commission report on his examination. Did not write to the Admiralty about the Purser's… read more
Broad Town Parsonage, Swindon. - Apologies for not writing to the Admiralty about Henry; hopes Frank's chances have not been ruined thereby; straitened circumstances; Frank is trying to improve his bookkeeping skills; can Milnes get him another nomination.