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From unidentified British newspaper. Statement by Charles Dickens, 25 May 1858, on separation from his wife, as publicised in American journals.

From unidentified French newspaper.

12 Cork St., B[urlington] G[ardens]. - Thanks for Wortley's £2; not sure of current balance as Salomons is away; probable costs of granite monument to Hood with a bronze bust by Campbell; favours very simple inscription. Should not get involved with publication of Hood's verse; Moxon will get someone like Dickens to ensure sales. Pleased by Houghton's appreciation of George Sand and the 'humanitaires' but the Fourierists are superior in their ability to organise labour; Milnes would see this if he could conquer his aversion to Fourier's neologisms and read attentively. 'Suppose you stood naked on Kennington Common, on a frosty day, which would you prefer - A humanitaire contemplating you with moistened heavenward eyes & folded arms... A Lord Ashley, who would put you on one glove towards clothing you... Or a Fourierist who would furnish you with a complete suit, and supply its proper warmth to every shivering nerve?' - only the last can solve problems as diverse as the destiny of Constantinople and the economy of a poultry yard; breadth of vision. If visiting Paris Milnes must meet Daly and Pelletan, 'a cher ami once I fancy of G. Sand'.

From unidentified paper.

Lisbon. - Her husband died on March 19th and has bequeathed a corrected copy of his Iberia Won to Milnes; shall it be posted, or kept until she is well enough to return to England?

17 Great Queen Street, Westminster. - Asks if Milnes has seen Woolner's fine bust of Tennyson, which was exhibited at Dickenson's in Bond Street and is now in Manchester; proposed presentation of bust to Trinity Library; Woolner will not part with original but can supply a copy for £100. Tom Taylor suggests subscribing for an extra copy for Tennyson himself. Invites Milnes to join Committee and encourages others to do so. Does not know Tennyson personally; subscription list 'ought to be wider than his intimate personal friends and narrower than his idolators'.

West Derby. - Has returned proof to Whittingham but will send a revised version as it is to be published; thanks for Stirling's information on the Book of Emblems: it must be unpublished as he does not know it; returns Stirling's letter [no longer present]. Letter contains sketch of cherub and a butterfly. Enclosed: printed bookplate of J. E. Hodgkin in antique style [1865?].

Congratulations on engagement.

Names of the cast and crew are given by replications of their signatures.

Does not think that the fresco will be damaged by strong colour around it

Marlborough House. Informs the Master that he intends for his eldest son [Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence] to attend Trinity, as he did himself. This letter will be given to the Master by J[ohn] N[eale] Dalton, Albert Victor's tutor, whom the Prince of Wales proposes should accompany him to Cambridge in October.

Asks if he will give a proxy for him on the Universities Admission Bill

To begin studying Greek Testament, has been recommended Roger L'Estrange 'Seneca's Morals' by way of abstract, Burn obliged for JHM's Life of Bentley

Will pass through London between 5th and 9th.

Granting Fletcher's application for Wittgenstein to be admitted as an advanced student.

General material: for individual cases of relief by the Fund see alphabetical sequence.

Stafford House. - Thanks for book; will subscribe for the Poet’s sisters.

West Audley Street, (London).—Sends accounts of Davie and Edwards for 1746 and 1747.

(Franked by Firebrace.)

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S[i]r

The first paper I saw when I opend the drawer was the inclosd Acc[oun]ts of Davie & Edwards for the years 1746 & 1747. & therefore take the earliest opportunity. to send ’em, & a Line to notifie their being come safe to hand will very much oblige

S[i]r
Y[ou]r Humble Serv[an]t
C. Firebrace

W Audley Street
Feb the 21st 1750

[Superscription:] To | Mr Goodchild Clark† | Attorney at Law | in Ipswich | Suffolk [At the foot:] Free | C. Firebrace

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Postmarked 21 February and ‘AC’. Dawson Turner has added at the foot in pencil, ‘M P for Ipswich’ in pencil alongside the signature. There are a few irregular spellings. Letters missing from words abbreviated by superscript letters have been supplied in square brackets.

† Sic.