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Avranches. - Thanks Houghton for his willingness to help; nomination obtained from Lord Cranbourne since change of Ministry; Hugh failed examination but is cramming for another chance.

Avranches, La Manche. - Is seeking India Office nomination for her son Hugh; would Houghton intercede with his neighbour Lord De Grey as Sir Charles Wood's list seems to carry no weight; her husband served 15 years in the India House but retired with a spinal injury following a rail accident in 1853; has learned of impending vacancies from colleagues there; deaths of her brother and sister.