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HOUG/D/C/3/3/1
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Letter from Archibald Campbell to Miss [Louisa?] Milnes
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- 21 Jun. 1845 (Creation)
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2 ff.
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The Cottage, Harley St., Bow Road, London. - Campbell’s aunt Mary was governess to the Misses Milnes; poor health forced him to leave Scotland for Malta, afterwards he travelled in the Near East and Europe; fears a relapse if he resumes further occupation; Government must show appreciation of his late uncle [Thomas Campbell]’s poetic contribution by supporting a relative; seeks Richard Monckton Milnes’ help in obtaining Landing Waitership in the Port of London.
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HOUG/EM/1/7: Letter from John Young to Richard Monckton Milnes, 10 Jul. 1845, informing him that Sir Robert Peel would be glad to appoint Thomas Campbell's nephew to a waitership post.