York [addressed in error to 'R. P. Milnes, M.P.', at Upper Brook St]. - The security which Mr Hague's executors hold extends to Fryston only.
Bishopsthorpe, York; with envelope addressed to Milnes at Fryston Hall, Ferrybridge. - Was sorry to hear of the death of Milnes' father from the newspapers. Will 'send orders to Mr Gray of York to proceed in the matter of renewal, as the law now stands'; Gray will communicate with Milnes; Musgrave 'really [does] not know exactly what the law is as to leases on lives. Mr Gray shall inform both you & me'.
Yorkshire Museum - WW elected Honorary Member of the Yorkshire Philosophical Society.
York. - The Archbishop of York has instructed Gray to write to Milnes 'on the subject of the Leases for lives in which you are interested'; explains the legal situation. Is unfamiliar with the Nottinghamshire Estates of the see of York, which are under the management of Mr. J. P. Townsend of Southwell, to whom Milnes should apply.