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Telegram from Arne Westgren on behalf of the Swedish Royal Academy of Science informing him that he has been awarded one half of the Nobel Prize for Chemistry, 1952; follow-up letter about the prize for his invention of the partition chromatography and the ceremony and logistics; carbon letter from Synge with his thanks, names of those who will accompany him, and title of his lecture that he intends to deliver in Swedish.

Wordsworth describes himself as 'Fellow of Trin. Coll. Camb.' on the front cover, perhaps suggesting a date in the 1830s for the work. Fuller title on recto of page facing inside front cover: 'Extracts from and illustrations of Ammonius and Timaeus'.

Ackworth Lodge. - Note for Lord Morpeth respecting increase in salary for James Roberts the Postmaster; Militia question; shirks Pontefract Councillors: some have practical knowledge of prisons; future of Badsworth Hounds in doubt owing to financial problem:

H.M. Brig Sealark. - Asks Milnes to ignore yesterday's request for discharge; will endure present appointment for a while longer at his father’s entreaty.

House of Commons. - Mr Smallpage’s s high opinion of himself is unwarranted; details of his service; he must accept the appointment now offered if he wishes future requests to be entertained.

Castle House. - Unsatisfactory behaviour of Preston Seaton and Jefferson; unfair distribution of game and other election bribes; prejudice against Leatham; financial difficulties; friendliness of the Earl of Feversham etc. Adds postscript: discussion with Gully; Leatham injured by a fall during the frost; wife and family.

Pontefract. - Milnes should postpone visit until Easter; many are out of work.

Knottingley. - Son's appointment at the Customs; merit insufficient to proceed to a clerkship in the Long Room; needs a recommendation.

will attend Lord Northampton’s scientific parties; taxes; turnpike trusts

Ferrybridge. - Mr Charnock seeks advice about work on the fabric of the church; a comet; Bishop of St. David's; Milnes' perfect appearance at 'the strange little Queen's strange Ball'.

Stourton Lodge, Leeds. - Would like to become a Magistrate; Radicals' opposition to appointment for Charnock at Leeds.

recommends W. Reeve for promotion

Pontefract. - Municipal Reform Act has devalued the Corporation; harmful effects upon the borough; expenses of maintaining both Corporation and Quarter Sessions; drunkenness associated with council elections.

Ackworth Lodge. - Glad [unnamed Peer] favours him; Milnes's forthcoming tour; Pontefract hostility towards Hepworth subsiding. Adds postscript: Carlton Church funds

Horsefair, Pontefract. - Seeks situation in Dockyards for son-in-law.

'Annual statement of the funds of the Pontefract Female Benevolent Society, for the year ending December 31st, 1846...”; containing lists of beneficiaries and members [including Hon. H. M. Milnes; note by her on verso].

37 Curzon Street. - Colonial posts; absurdity of election statistics.

Dragon Hotel, Pontefract. - Encloses list of races [no longer present].

Knottingley, Ferrybridge. - Circumstances of son’s return from Far East; hopes discharge revoked; seeks assistance

Buttershaw, Bradford. - Seeking position for his nephew; father bereft of reason; Bowman taught Milnes as a boy.

Ill; unable to attend at York Castle Grand Jury Room.

visiting London; seeks admission to Gallery of House of Commons

supports son’s request for promotion; forwards son’s letter

grateful for assistance to his son

trying to recover £5 annuity sent to late nephew in India; encloses letter to Cox & Greenwood