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The Introductory Address to the Members of the Philosophical Institution, Edinburgh, delivered at the opening of the session 1863-64, by the Right Hon. Lord Houghton'. Printed for the Institution in Edinburgh, 1963. With MS annotations and corrections in Houghton's hand. Cover slip with note in red, 'With Corrections'. Postmark on back of last sheet, 10 Dec. 1863.

On headed notepaper, Philosophical Institution, 4 Queen Street, Edinburgh. - The Directors wish Lord Houghton to be informed that, at their meeting on the 21st, he was unanimously elected an Honorary Life Member of the Institution. There are very few such members: the Bishop of St. David's [Connop Thirlwall], Sir John Pakington, Sir David Brewster and 'one or two more'. Encloses a copy of the minutes of this meeting, and a life ticket. Is expecting a proof of Houghton's address, which he will send for final revision as soon as he receives it.

On headed notepaper, Philosophical Institution, 4 Queen Street, Edinburgh. - The Directors invite Milnes to deliver the Inaugural Address at the opening of the next session of the Philosophical Institution; they regret that he was not able to visit during the last session. Sir John Pakington delivered the Inaugural Address of last year's session, and the Bishop of St. David's [Connop Thirlwall] whom Bowie understands is Milnes' friend, the address of the previous year.

Admiralty. - Has applied to the First Lord about nursing posts at Greenwich Hospital; will Milnes send details of applicant [Mary Lake?].