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Turks Islands. - Seeks recommendation for President Inglis' vacant office; personal service to this Colony has been publicly acknowledged. Rapid rise of Sir Charles MacCarthy, whose brother Felix is travelling to Europe to obtain promotion. Edward Everett's nomination as American Vice-President: 'He possesses almost too much ability for the office - for, strange to say, men of medium talents are preferred for the Executive chair in that great Republic'.

Colonial Office. - The Duke of Buckingham will consider [John?] Arthur for a Colonial appointment, but cannot offer the Chief Justiceship of Tobago.

13 Tavistock Place. - Seeks respectable position in one of the public offices at not less than £150-£200 a year; thinks of residing in England and believes he has the right qualifications for a secretary.

13 Tavistock Place. - About to visit friends in New York; thanks for many favours; does not wish to be a burden to his father.

13 Tavistock Place, Tavistock Square. - Thanks for invitation to Royal Society President's soirée; beneficial measures adopted by the new Governor of the Bahamas

Grateful for Milnes's note and many kindnesses; is sending a parcel home shortly and will include any items Milnes wishes to send north.