| Description | Apologies for delay in replying to her note; he cannot accept the office she proposes for him, certainly not without a distinct previous understanding with Lady Franklin; he is under obligations to Lady Franklin for former kindnesses, and there is an additional tie of consanguinity between them, however slight; if she does not object to his conferring with Lady Franklin, he will give the proposal further consideration. Letter only dated 19 May, but "?1855" has been added in pencil. |
| Sender Location | Calveley, Nantwich, Cheshire |