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18 Mansfield Street, London.—Bad weather and a lack of moral courage have brought him back to London for tomorrow [i.e. for the Coronation].

(Pasted inside B2/11.)

Written 'at John Cattley's Esqr', Lionsdown, East Barnet, Herts. - Milnes' kindness of seven years ago; still in same service and would like to call on Milnes again.

Charles Stevens named as secretary of Provident Life. With attached sheet carrying numerous other small advertisements for Debenham & Freebody's; Cramer's pianos; Symington's etc.

Queen's Road, Nottingham. - Wishes to progress beyond present rank of Supervisor in the Inland Revenue; struggling to support wife and seven children; has hopes for his eldest son Charles Edward but needs financial assistance until it is secured; agrees with Milnes's remarks in The Times on convict discipline; wishes he had leisure to indulge literary pursuits.

Critical comment on Carlyle's philosophy and followers.

Fryston. - Addresses her brother as 'Dearest Ricky'. Only heard the news this afternoon when she came to Fryston; their father was waiting in the hall to tell her. Aunt Louisa says he 'shed tears of joy' when he heard the news. When the baby's health was drunk 'they all wish'd he might be as good a man & as much respected all over Yorkshire as his Grandfather is... & "his father is a worthy gentleman" they added'. Anxious to hear how Annabel is; they were disappointed not to have a line saying she was doing well.

6 Heathcote Street, Mecklenburgh Square. - Presents copies of Milnes' ballad set to music [no longer present]. Apologies for error affecting original rhythm.

'Residing at 16 Gt. Trinity Lane; Letters 146 1/2 Leadenhall St'. - Milnes formerly promised subscription to a poetry volume, The Woodland &c, which Gibson was unable to publish; he now plans to publish poems in Forest and Fireside Hours, as well as a book on mythology entitled Spirit & Earth Worship. Has acted on MIlnes's suggestion of 'self-culture' and studied widely. Sends poems [no longer present]. Is of limited means; would be glad to exchange present clerkship for a government post.

St. Andrews. - Delighted to hear Sir Robert and Lady Peel will subscribe for the support of Mrs Begg [the sister of Robert Burns]. ‘I suspect that Carlyle and you have the merit between you of bringing about the business'.

Seeking funds for excavation of the basilica of San Clemente, Rome.

Sidnex Sussex. Has learnt from Mrs Knox that he is elected Headmaster of Harrow, awaits the official letter from the Governors

Resolutions passed towards the rebuilding of St Catherine's church in Gloucester including one of thanks for CJM's donation of £500

Thanks for his support of the Greek cause