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Trin. Coll. - Congratulations on Robert Pemberton Milnes being again placed in the first class in the Public Examinations; he will be awarded a College Prize; though not publicly stated it is clear that he was head of his year and is a man of 'extraordinary talents'.

Printed notice re Robert Pemberton Milnes' account for Midsummer quarter and accounts for next term. MS note: he is expected to achieve high honours and is advised to study hard for his degree.

Belmont. - Death of Milnes' father [Richard Slater Milnes]; choice of subject for Cambridge Latin Declamation Prize; Milnes should have the highest English Declamation Prize; envies Milnes' trip to Edinburgh; hopes he will remain at Cambridge until Christmas; right choice of college.

St. James's Square. - Death of Milnes' sister Martha prompts solemn considerations: their flawed observance of Christian doctrine since the death of Milnes' father in 1804; God's mercy mist be sought through repentance and faith in Christ; firm belief in salvation is only support in adversity; Martha's resigned death was an example