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Isle Brewers, Somerset. - Told Milnes on arrival from Bokhara five years ago that he had advised the Umeer to put to death Umeer Abd Ool Samud Khan; execution confirmed by letters from Captain Mackenzie at Peshawar and a Bokhara Jew now arrived in London; enclosed letter [no longer present] shows the man is in great distress; can Milnes assist? Postscript: 'Th[us?] Government and the family of Colonel Stoddart & Captain Conolly have received full satisfaction'.

25 York Terrace, Regent's Park. - Addresses Milnes with the same regard as when 'I used to scold you, for appearing with an ugly Dressing Gown & a Chamber Towel, in your hand washing your face - in the Drawing room at 2 o'clock in day'; seeks civil service clerkship for her second son George; regrets returning from the continent as London people are cold and stiff.

Malaviya has come to see him, urging that, when the Prince of Wales arrives, an announcement should be made that all remaining martial law prisoners will be released, and that the British Government will undertake to do its utmost for the restoration of Thrace and Smyrna to Turkey. Malaviya believes this would effect a marked change, and a conference could be called to discuss swaraj. Reading pointed out that, with regard to the prisoners, he had already done the utmost he could recommend. Malaviya suggested it might be politically expedient, and Reading asked for whom he was speaking, suspecting him of being optimistic as to Gandhi’s future action. Malaviya admitted it, but claimed to speak for most Indian people, and pointed out that he had persuaded Gandhi to mollify his statements regarding the people’s attitude on the Prince’s visit. But Reading was little impressed, pointing out that all Gandhi’s organs continued to advocate boycott, and that his few sentences in Young India were of little account compared with previous injunctions and resolutions. He believes Malaviya is anxious for the success of the visit, but is powerless in view of the political crowds surrounding Gandhi. Reading told him that his policy of conciliation had failed, and that Gandhi and his movement had become more violent. Malaviya objected that, though a resolution for civil disobedience had been passed, there was little enthusiasm for it outside the Committee and a few extremists, and claimed conciliation was working. He suggested holding a conference at which all the various parties would be represented, and asserted that Gandhi would attend. Reading asked for more precise proposals, and Malaviya said he would consider the matter with his friends. He believes Malaviya and Jinnah are working together, but does not know how far they represent Gandhi. Malaviya believes Gandhi intended to spend one or two months at a village in Gujarat organising civil disobedience, but this is doubtful.

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Condolences on the death of Joseph Bickersteth Mayor, Joseph Mayor always gave Cheese good advice: Buxton

Headed 'Lyrics E. W. Benson.' Note at the bottom of the sheet in pencil identifies the verse translated, 'The lark now leaves his watery nest', by William Davenant.
Note on back. 'L. Lyrics. E. W. Benson. 15'.

Trinity Lodge, Cambridge.—Explains why he has not yet subscribed for the relief of Clifford's widow, and asks Pollock to convey the enclosed sum to her anonymously.

(With an envelope.)

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Transcript

Trinity Lodge, Cambridge
28 Mar 1881

Dear Frederick Pollock

When your father asked me some time ago to subscribe to a Memorial or rather—for it was in his life time—a public Testimonial to Prof. Clifford, I declined to do so, for reasons which I still think valid. I think it was after his death that I said I would subscribe for the relief of his widow, for whom I feel a sincere compassion. If I have failed to do so, it was not because I had changed my mind in the matter, but simply because the Memorial was still designed {1} in honour of her husband & contained words to which I could not affix my name. I wish now to redeem whatever pledge I may have given, & beg that if you think the poor lady will accept the sum enclosed you will kindly convey it to her—without mentioning my name.

You will judge how far this is possible without offending her delicacy. It seemed to me possible that she might not disdain to receive a little additional help from one who had as much admiration for her late husband’s talents as he had disapproval of his philosophical opinions.

Believe me
Yours very truly
W. H Thompson

[Direction on envelope:] F. Pollock Esq | 48 Gt Cumberland Place | London | W

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The envelope was postmarked at Cambridge and London, W., on 28 March 1881, and has been marked ‘Master of Trinity | for L.C.’

{1} Reading uncertain.

By 'United Association of Photography. L[ondon]N, 213, Regent St.'

Larger copy has label stuck on back: 'Lucy Agnes Housman (her maiden & married name: she was 2nd wife & cousin of Edward Housman'.

False alarm for the local watch: Wilmot Street

Longman's have produced a supplement to McCulloch's Commercial Dictionary and a new edition of the Geographical Dictionary, would Milnes like to order them? Encloses second part of [Bossuet's memoirs of] The Great Condé.

Voyage to Cape Town, children's education, vacancy of post of H. M. Advocate Fiscal in Ceylon: Cape Town

Leigham - four pupils at his new school, fees, Derwent Coleridge in Plymouth, Samuel Macaulay to become rector of Hodort, Barnes' curacy to end soon, only 40 or 50 adults in his congregation

Correspondence re career and research.

'The Biochemistry Department at the Lister Institute, Chelsea (1940-1975)' by W.M. Watkins, Biochemist 15 (Dec/Jan 1993/94). Including reminiscences by Synge's reminiscences. Photocopy of article, with brief correspondence re Synge's contribution.

1 Sunnyside, embossed: 'Wimbledon, S.W.'- Would Houghton mention her husband Thurstan Holland for office of Assistant Secretary to the Treasury if Stephenson is promoted; she will forward testimonials; would not have troubled Houghton if her father-in-law had not been in Malta.