| Description | /a: Written from Hollybrooke House, Bray, Ireland: he will accept the advice sent on his application to the Athenaeum Club, he has written to Sir Thomas Philipps on the subject, and Mr Leman of Lincolns Inn has also promised assistance. 30 December 1848
/b: Written form Waterloo Place, Leamington: asks whether there is any advice for his forthcoming ballot for his name at the Athenaeum Club; several friends have offered assistance and he has hopes of Lord Shaftesbury; should he be present in London at the time of the ballot? 5 January 1849
/c: Written from Waterloo Place, Leamington: asks that he let him know the result of the forthcoming ballot: he has had support of many influential members of the [Athenaeum] Club so hopes he will be successful. 1 February 1849 |