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4 Mar. 1855
Part of Papers of Richard Monckton Milnes, Lord Houghton
Graham's Town, Cape of Good Hope. - The new Governor Sir George Grey mentioned that Milnes had offered to do Knight a favour; has been seeking home leave on urgent private business for 18 months; scarcity of officers now relieved but the current General Officer [James Jackson] is 'the most implacable old gentleman that ever held command'; he will only allow home those who sell out; refused Knight's claim though it was supported by Grey and others; would Milnes urge it with Lord Hardinge. Jackson's nephew has enjoyed long periods of leave; believes he may have influenced his uncle adversely owing to jealousy of Knight's Indian service.