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55 Grosvenor Place. - Her son has failed an army examination; seeks nomination to a Militia Regiment with recommendation to a commission for 1879.

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Contents

1. Text, pp. 1–12 (blue pencil numbering)

2. Your MS. of collation notes, pp. 2–5 (p. 1 you already have).

3a. Typescript, clean copy, of collation notes, pp. 3–10 (1–2 you have)

b. Marked copy (pp. 1–10) of same.

4. Queries concerning collation notes.

5. Puzzle page.

6. Some general queries.

7. Notes to Act I (I still have your MS. of these)

8. Queries re Notes.

9. Addendum to Richard III.

10. A suggestion in reply to one of your queries.

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Typed, except the entry marked ‘b’ and the ‘a’ of ‘3a’.

Has sent the bust [of Whewell?], the statue will be sent soon.

With four seals of the Ambassade d'Autriche, Londres.

Letter from Honorary Secretary of the British Empire Cancer Campaign requesting arrangements for entry of Sir Anthony to visit Uganda concerning a 'new form of tumour'

Therapia. - Does not have the authority to get Mr [Leader's?] protégé into the Turkish army; has only obtained a few posts; the Turks do not favour the admission of Christians into their services. Congratulations on marriage; Mrs Milnes' father was one of his earliest friends.

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

With re-cast and re-assigned chapter headings.

Thanks her for her letter. Reports on how his days are spent. Mentions William's visit to his family home. Is glad to hear his mother's good account of Minnie. Reports that he had a letter from Edward [Benson] some days previously; believes him not to be 'the right man in the right place', and thinks of him as 'thrown away' in his role as headmaster. In relation to a proposed stay at Sydenham declares himself to be 'tolerably indifferent', and states that he only wants to be able to see her and have the opportunity of quiet study. Thinks however that it might be a bore 'going and settling down for a short time [especially Xmas time] in a place' where they know nobody and have no introductions. Asks if her idea includes Edward and Minnie. Gives his own ideas in relation to how the time should be spent; 'paying visits vaguely and spending the rest of the time at Cambridge', and a week or so at Rugby. His idea, however, does not include William. Admits that he would enjoy being near London. Reports that Arthur is very well 'under his gymnastics' Announces that he is going on Tuesday to stay a night with a friend 'who has been among the D[ ] and [ ]'. Informs her that there is a little book about the latter by Lord Carnarvon. Asks if she has seen Dr [Joseph?] Wolff's life.

Venice, addressed to Milnes at 26 Pall Mall, London.

Sends best wishes.

Christmas card with a photograph of Gielgud on a deckchair at the beach, cigarette in mouth, marking a [script?].

79 Brook Green, London, W.6. - Comments on Peter's interaction with men who suffer under the Profit Machine; has done well in the Army, his training was accelerated and he is going to Sandhurst; hopes to see him.

Condolence note on the death of Paul Giovanni, reflects on his interaction with him every spring at [the University of South Carolina], Columbia, describes a memorial service they held, and encloses his 'Lines in Memory of Paul Giovanni', read at the service; assures Peter he always spoke lovingly of him.

Photocopies and original newspaper and magazine cuttings.

Printed at top: Robert Fryer - Has enjoyed working with Peter on 'Light Comedies', is a model for never giving up striving for perfection.

Typescript with emendations in Shaffer's hand.

5 New Ormond St., Queen Square. - Became a Surveyor of Stamps and Taxes at Somerset House through Milnes' influence but finds responsibility too great; Mr [John?] Thornton has written to Sir Thomas Fremantle to ask him to exchange appointment for a clerkship; Sir Thomas is waiting to see what Milnes thinks. Contains copy letter from Malkin to Sir Thomas Fremantle, 1 Mar. 1843: furnishes evidence of handwriting and education; has heard from his father that Milnes is to return to London in a few weeks; sure he will approve exchange of appointment; speech impediment derives from nervousness but would decrease when accustomed to business.

Returned to England

Emily and Georgina Mayor, visit to John and Mary Anna Cooper: Coppenhall

Edward [Bickersteth] gone to Rugby, Mr Dibdin leaving Middlewich, Latin studies, illness of Marianna Cooper

Visit to Frating, school treat: Frating