Item 130 - Letter from Sir George Trevelyan to R. C. Trevelyan

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8, Grosvenor Crescent, S.W. - Marked 'Private and Confidential'. Thanks Robert for his letter, with which he agrees. Displeased by 'the disclosures in the map': seems, on the strength of Cacciola owning 'a house which would have to be pulled down and a half built barrack', the Trevelyans are liable to pay his niece's dowry and the succession duty [on Florence Trevelyan's will]. The property in Sicily would involve Robert in never-ending 'expense and worry'; he and Caroline would much rather help them to have financial benefits now, and he suggests raising their allowance. Suggests Robert should write to Mr Withers saying that he cannot make a final decision until the question of the personal property is settled; they must not allow themselves to be 'hustled'.