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Whittington Club, 262 Strand. - Regrets that the Committee has so far been unsuccessful in their efforts to persuade Mr Oliveira to sign the Bond with the Unity Bank, though his solicitors, Freshfields, had suggested he would do so if his proportion was limited to £300. The Chairman and another member would like to meet Milnes to discuss the subject next Saturday, if convenient.

London. 8 Upper Hyde Park St. - When he agreed in 1852 to oblige Milnes by joining in the security for the Whittington Club, Milnes gave him to understand that there was no risk he would be called upon to make any financial commitment; believes that Milnes' letters on the subject 'amount to a moral, if not a legal guarantee'; was told that a 'certain amount of the income' would be set aside to pay off the debt', and understood from Mr Brace that three or four years would 'extinguish all obligations'. Almost five years later; does not think faith has been kept as he finds that the debt is exactly what it was in 1852, and so has the 'greatest possible objection' to put his name on bills etc, and 'looking to the uncertainty in which this matter is involved', is 'not disposed to join in a further security unless I am guaranteed'. Given that he has no connection with the Club, and only gave his name to oblige Milnes, he does not think there is 'fair ground' to call on him to do more than he has already done.

Whittington Club, Temporary Premises, 90 Fetter Lane. - Encloses copy of a letter received today from Messrs Few & Co., and reminds Milnes that the meeting of the Trustees will be on 21 Feb. at 3 o'clock. Brace is [Secretary of the Club].

The copy of the letter from Few & Co to Ashurst, Son & Morris, 19 Feb. 1855, written out on the second page: had hoped that the offer they made in their letter of the 14 Feb.; puts forward the position of the Duke of Norfolk; since Mr Beadel has made a report on the matter, asks what accommodation the Trustees plan for have built should the lease not be surrendered.

Whittington Club, 262 Strand. - Because of the stoppage of the Royal British Bank, application has been made for payment of the Loan of £1800 advanced to the Club, the letter informing them of this is copied out on the next page; the Provisional Committee, anticipating this have already entered into negotiation for a transfer of the security to another bank. Asks when it will be most convenient for Milnes to have the new Bond executed.

On the second page of the letter: copy of letter from Richard Paddison, Solicitor to the Bank, to the Secretary of the Whittington Club, 18 Sept. 1856.

Whittington Club, 262 Strand. - Sends copies of two letters from Messrs Freshfield regarding the proposed transfer of the loan from the Royal British Bank, as well as a copy of the [Whittington Club] Committee's reply. The Committee asks Milnes to use his influence with Oliveira as it is important to obtain his consent as soon as possible. The transfer will take place as soon as signatures are obtained.

Letters from J., C. & H. Freshfield, 5 New Bank Buildings to Brace, of 6 and 8 Oct. 1856 copied out on second page; copy of letter from Brace to the Freshfields, 8 Oct. 1856, follows.

Whittington Club, 262 Strand. - Thanks Milnes for his note and the enclosures from Mr. Hayter, and for 'the service you have so kindly rendered me'; assures him that his 'interest and zeal in the cause of the Whittington Club will be increased rather than diminished' as in this way he can best show his appreciation of Milnes' kindness.

Has 'always felt a deep interest in the Club apart from all pecuniary considerations and the benefits I have received from it amply repay me for any sacrifices I may have made'. Has been connected with the Club for over eight years and served in all its offices. 'As I owe what little education I possess to my own exertions I am fully sensible of my many deficiencies - perhaps too sensitively so'; considered turning down his appointment as Secretary as he did not feel his 'abilities were fully adequate' to meet the Club's difficulties and 'develope [sic] to their full extent the capabilities which I felt convinced it possessed for the education of the moral feelings and conduct of its members'. However, he found that the Committee were 'earnest and zealous', and with their assistance he can say that he has done his best for the Club. Has recently refused the offer of 'a good situation in Scotland' as leaving London at present would place the Committee in difficulty.

Apologises for 'saying so much about myself', but is 'anxious to shew that I feel something more than a mere pecuniary interest in the Institution', and to 'promote its welfare'. Is convinced that 'when our differences with the Duke of Norfolk are amicably settled, as I trust they will be, there will be no question of the success of the Institution'.