Stuk 9 - Letter from Henry York Brace to Richard Monckton Milnes

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Whittington Club, 262 Strand. - Thanks Milnes for his note and the enclosures from Mr. Hayter, and for 'the service you have so kindly rendered me'; assures him that his 'interest and zeal in the cause of the Whittington Club will be increased rather than diminished' as in this way he can best show his appreciation of Milnes' kindness.

Has 'always felt a deep interest in the Club apart from all pecuniary considerations and the benefits I have received from it amply repay me for any sacrifices I may have made'. Has been connected with the Club for over eight years and served in all its offices. 'As I owe what little education I possess to my own exertions I am fully sensible of my many deficiencies - perhaps too sensitively so'; considered turning down his appointment as Secretary as he did not feel his 'abilities were fully adequate' to meet the Club's difficulties and 'develope [sic] to their full extent the capabilities which I felt convinced it possessed for the education of the moral feelings and conduct of its members'. However, he found that the Committee were 'earnest and zealous', and with their assistance he can say that he has done his best for the Club. Has recently refused the offer of 'a good situation in Scotland' as leaving London at present would place the Committee in difficulty.

Apologises for 'saying so much about myself', but is 'anxious to shew that I feel something more than a mere pecuniary interest in the Institution', and to 'promote its welfare'. Is convinced that 'when our differences with the Duke of Norfolk are amicably settled, as I trust they will be, there will be no question of the success of the Institution'.