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Includes Scrooby, Harworth etc [for Scrooby/New England history see Richard Monckton Milnes’s interests]; also some 18th century papers connected with occupancy of Pemberton Milnes’ heir Bridget (aft. Viscountess Galway) and Hon. Peter A. Drummond etc.

Serlby. - Will discuss finances despite Bland's reservations: the Dowager [Lady Galway] has left Milnes no money and only estates encumbered by debt; wishes to sell Fryston or Bawtry. Money has largely be bequeathed in ostentatious legacies and to establish a charity; she has done nothing for his stepdaughters owing to past rift over their father's hasty remarriage. Family movements after the funeral. Postscript: fortunate improvement in sugar trage means the Moncktons will have £300 a year interest on their fortune.