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Farnley. - Solicits Milnes's vote for his brother Richard, who wishes to become Registrar of Deeds for the West Riding of Yorkshire; includes printed circular from Richard Fawkes in support of his candidacy, dated 10 Apr. 1863, Farnley Hall, Otley.

Monkhill House, near Pontefract. - Rev. Davy of Knottingley a deserving candidate for a better appointment.

Carlton, Selby. Information on John Grannan and other employees of the Inland Revenue.

11 Shanfield Street, King's Road, Chelsea. - Fears previous letter has not reached Milnes.

11 Shanfield Street, King's Road, Chelsea. - Seeking civil service appointment; grandfather was John Berry of Pontefract; trained as an engineer and served under [Thomas] Page.

Leeds. - Seeks recommendation as Judge for Lancaster County Court.

Knottingley. - Not sure whether his son is qualified to obtain public appointment; he has the right qualities but might need technical coaching.

Wentbridge. - Invites Milnes to perform at proposed concert at Kirksmeaton to raise funds for schoolmaster's house and mentions other participants.

Birkby, Huddersfield. - Seeking Living of Althorpe or Amcotts; education at Pontefract and Oxford University; parish work; insights into local character and way of life.

Meeting of Milnes and H. C. E. Childers with constituents at Pontefract

Monkhill, Pontefract. - Efforts to obtain an annuity from the Governesses Benevolent Institution for Miss Ely, “a decayed Governess & Schoolmistress”; she and her sister are practically destitute; solicits Milnes's vote.

Monkhill House, Pontefract - Seeking appointment; has been trained as an inventor and not brought up to any profession.

Monkhill House, Pontefract - Anxious to find employment; grateful for support of little brother’s nomination.

6 Stanley Street, Brompton. - Her son [Charles Standish, formerly of Pontefract] is currently employed by Mr Page at the Westminster Bridge Works; can Milnes or Lady Galway obtain him a post as engineer with the P&O Steam Navigation Co.

Mrs Wilkinson is well; [her address in Bangor]: Castleford

Inherited property on father's death in 1858 but lost it in fishing speculation; trying to raise money for newsagent’s business but would prefer any post in London

Declines invitation to shoot owing to Mrs Hammond's impending accouchement; Ingram’s drinking; difficulty suppressing craving; Hammond's temperance speech caused indignation

Thanks Houghton for promising to support Bazaar; controversy from reference at Temperance Meeting to excessive drinking within Corporation; advocates abstinence but not a fanatic

Seeks support in application for Chief Constableship of Cambs & Hunts

Son Lionel's naval plans; requests introductions for Cape Town; Lionel's accident at Simon's Town; glad Mr Plucknett engaged to rebuild Fryston; asks if Tourmaline is a gem or a woman

Commiserations on Fryston fire; thanks Houghton for assistance last spring; health improving

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

Reference in Mansion House speech to recital by Angelica Catalani at York Festival in Sept 1823; own recollections of the event

Introduces himself as illuminator of Address presented to Houghton by Borough of Pontefract

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

Left England 20 years ago; Michael [John?] Mitton is manager of his sheep farm; worked previously for the Studholmes; Mitton is a thorough gentleman

Hopes their constituency opposition will not persist; would be glad to obtain more of Houghton's erotica: 8 John Street, Berkeley Square, W

Unfriendly behaviour of Lord and Lady Mexborough; father’s grievance about the election; quotes own 1868 letter and address; father has refused all support [emb: 8 John Street, Berkeley Square, W.]

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: 3 Wood Street, Heworth Moor, York

Wrote to inform his father he was standing for Pontefract; Mexborough sent a torn will in reply; does not know why he is so offended; can Houghton supply any 'curious notes': Ingmanthorpe Hall, Wetherby