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Carlton [sic] Lodge, Pontefract. - Unacquainted with any Colonels; hopes Houghton will intercede on grandson’s behalf.

Carlton [sic] Lodge, Pontefract. - Wishes to get his grandson (“the Poet") into the Prussian Army; Sir John Bell at 90 has given up whisky and spectacles.

Contains copy letter from [Hugo Berend von?] Krause to Charles Wood, 30 Oct 1872: Wood's grandson Frederick Manners Wood must apply to commanding officer of chosen Regiment for admission as an avantageur; approval of Emperor and examination pass are also required

Re death of his uncle, Col. Charles Wood of Carleton Lodge, Pontefract.

Pontefract. - Seeks recommendation as Medical Officer to Pontefract Board of Guardians; previous experience at Castleford and Whitwood.

1 Carlton Gardens, S.W. [emb: Downing 10 Street, Whitehall]. - Thomas Longley has applied to become Headmaster of the Grammar School at Ripon; asks what Houghton knows of him.

Grimston, Tadcaster - Proposal to rent Grimston Lodge cheaply from Mr [Samuel?] Fielden and discuss the question of a new Vicarage; will Houghton approach him.

Milford Hall, Tadcaster. - Mr (Samuel?) Fielden agrees to contribute towards school and new Vicarage.

Waterside, Todmorden. - Has passed letter to his brother; does not think the Rector of Grimston impoverished.

3 Wood Street, Heworth Moor, York. - Bailiffs have seized his belongings owing to rent arrears; they were auctioned without his knowledge; blames Mr Watson the solicitor; poor state of health; seeks assistance.

Requests interview to present plans for a war vessel designed by his late father-in-law Captain Moody

Thanks Houghton for standing security for his sister now that Ferrybridge is again a money order office; circumstances of her quoting referees