HOUG/EM/5/28
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8 May 1863
Part of Papers of Richard Monckton Milnes, Lord Houghton
Nassau. - Seeks Chief Justiceship as Judge Lees thinks of retiring; has deputised in the past; previous Chief Justices advanced in this way; his own long service; lists offices held; asks if Milnes will approach the Duke of Newcastle; would like to become Colonial Secretary here if the Chief Justiceship eludes him; experience of the office during 1853-1855; Nassau crowded as a result of the neighbouring [American Civil] war.