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Stratton. - Does not feel Mr [James Pickering] Smallpage has a special case for early promotion.

Knottingley, Ferrybridge. - Anxious for his son's promotion; inconsistency of Admiralty argument about unfairness of preferment; army papers can be produced to support request.

Knottingley, Ferrybridge. - Circumstances of son’s return from Far East; hopes discharge revoked; seeks assistance

Knottingley, Ferrybridge. - Supports son'’s request for promotion; would have to pass a further examination but has proved himself capable in temporary office of Lieutenant; writer’s burden of expense; forwards son’s letter which he would like returned.

H. M. Ship Minden.- Grateful for Milnes’s help in obtaining position in the Royal Navy; sailing for Madeira on Sunday next

Relieved by Milnes' letter of the 23rd; wrote in agitation and now accepts that Captain was right; his son only sought discharge as he felt his life was in danger; will apprise him of response.

Knottingley. - Son's illness; unhealthy quarters of midshipmen; son has slept on deck with a block of wood for a pillow in preference; Captain would not forward letter to Admiralty requesting discharge; Smallpage's own letters have not all been delivered; discharge is last resort and would mean financial loss; fears East Indies Commander in Chief might not know true facts of the case.

H.M. Brig Sealark. - Asks Milnes to ignore yesterday's request for discharge; will endure present appointment for a while longer at his father’s entreaty.

House of Commons. - Mr Smallpage’s s high opinion of himself is unwarranted; details of his service; he must accept the appointment now offered if he wishes future requests to be entertained.