Letter in the hand of Lord Melbourne requesting information on 'Ralph Milbank - midshipman - has been two years in the West Indies in a … schooner, the Jack Daw, making surveys....'. Three pages, not all writing is legible. Further comments written in two other hands, including suggestion to 'ask Captain Beaufort' and that 'He [Milbank] is a mate on board the Jackdaw and passed 17 December 1831'. Lord Melbourne was the brother-in-law of Lord Palmerston, and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom for a time when Lord Palmerston was Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs. This record is part of a collection relating to Lord Palmerston (1784-1865), after whom Palmerston North was named. The donor of the Lord Palmerston collection, F C Holland of England (who was interested in philately and postal history) donated a number of items related to Lord Palmerton in the 1970s, after visiting Palmerston North. Cut from larger, unknown document.

This letter has been addressed by Lord Palmerston (signature below address) from Romney 21 November 1820, to B C Williams Esquire, 9 Lincolns Inn, London. The letter contained within, dated the day before, is written by E P Buckley. Lord Palmerston (1784-1865), after whom Palmerston North was named, was born Henry John Temple, son of Viscount Palmerston. He served as a British Member of Parliament, in high office and then Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, almost continuously from 1807 to his death. The donor of the Lord Palmerston collection, F C Holland of England (who was interested in philately and postal history) donated a number of items related to Lord Palmerton in the 1970s, after visiting Palmerston North. Transcription of letter: My dear Sir. I have been obliged to repair part of this House but more particularly the offices, and to make some farm buildings on the small copyhold (?) I bought last, and not withstanding I cut down timber that produced three hundred boards, which I thought could have been sufficient to pay for it, I find I have still over five hundred pounds to pay, which I cannot do out of my income, and tho I am very … to borrowing any more money, I cannot avoid it in this case and should be glad to borrow five hundred pounds, and I should think there would be sufficient security after the other sums for as small a sum as five hundred pounds, especially as this place (letter continues p.2) and the last copyhold were both included to strengthen there security for the money I borrowed … … … if you can manage this for me, as it will be great accommodation for me. I am dear sir your obedient servant, E P Buckley

This record served as an envelope around a letter, from London dated 17 November 1804, addressed to Thomas Hinckley Esquire, at the Rev. Hugh Bailyes, Hanbury, Burton upon Trent. Also recorded in a different hand, and dated 19 November 1804 is, 'Mr Lack ... receipt of Bill for 336(7?).4.6d on account of Forest Timber sold in 1803'. This record is part of a collection relating to Lord Palmerston (1784-1865), after whom Palmerston North was named. The donor of the Lord Palmerston collection, F C Holland of England (who was interested in philately and postal history) donated items relating to Lord Palmerton during the 1970s, after visiting Palmerston North.

Lord Palmerston (1784-1865), after whom Palmerston North was named, was born Henry John Temple, son of Viscount Palmerston. He served as a British Member of Parliament, in high office and then Prime Minister, almost continuously from 1807 to his death. The donor of the Lord Palmerston collection, F C Holland of England (who was interested in philately and postal history) donated a number of items related to Lord Palmerton during the 1970s, after visiting Palmerston North. Transcription of letter: My dear … Will this do? I think you should write me an official letter upon which I could found a dispatch to Bulwer. yrs [yours] sincerely Palmerston

Envelope addressed in the handwriting of Lord John Russell, to W B West Esquire, 6 Hollywood Place, Fulham Road. Russell has signed the envelope, date stamped 5 June 1849, at the bottom of the address and on the back. Also back of the envelope shows the seal of Lord John Russell and date stamp. Lord John Russell was the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs when Lord Palmerston was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. This record is part of a collection relating to Lord Palmerston (1784-1865), after whom Palmerston North was named. The donor of the Lord Palmerston collection, F C Holland of England (who was interested in philately and postal history) donated items relating to Lord Palmerton during the 1970s, after visiting Palmerston North.

Lord Palmerston (1784-1865), after whom Palmerston North was named, was born Henry John Temple, son of Viscount Palmerston. He served as a British Member of Parliament, in high office and then Prime Minister, almost continuously from 1807 to his death. The donor of the Lord Palmerston collection, F C Holland of England, (who was interested in philately and postal history) donated items related to Lord Palmerton during the 1970s, after visiting Palmerston North.Transcription of letter: C. G. 28 November 1892. My dear Sir, I am much obliged to you for your letter of the 24th and for the interesting information which it contains. yours faithfully, Palmerston

Envelope addressed in the hand writing of George Canning, from London and date stamped 31 May 1826. Geo. Canning's name underlined next to address. George Canning was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom for a short time in 1827, when Lord Palmerston was his Secretary at War. This record is part of a collection relating to Lord Palmerston (1784-1865), after whom Palmerston North was named. The donor of the Lord Palmerston collection, F C Holland of England (who was interested in philately and postal history) donated items relating to Lord Palmerton during the 1970s, after visiting Palmerston North. The envelope has been cut so that only the front remains.

Envelope addressed by Earl Grey to I O Harrison Esquire, ..., Farnham, Surrey, from London 5 November 1833. Earl Grey was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in the 1830s, when Lord Palmerston was his Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs. This record is part of a collection relating to Lord Palmerston (1784-1865), after whom Palmerston North was named. The donor of the Lord Palmerston collection, F C Holland of England (who was interested in philately and postal history) donated items relating to Lord Palmerton during the 1970s, after visiting Palmerston North. The envelope has been cut so that only the front remains.

Envelope addressed in the handwriting of Lord Palmerston, and signed under the address. Date stamped and with a red one penny stamp. Lord Palmerston (1784-1865), after whom Palmerston North was named, was born Henry John Temple, son of Viscount Palmerston. He served as a British Member of Parliament, in high office and then Prime Minister, almost continuously from 1807 to his death. The donor of the Lord Palmerston collection, F C Holland of England, (who was interested in philately and postal history) donated a number of items relating to Lord Palmerston during the 1970s, after visiting Palmerston North. Transcription of address: The Viscountess Palmerston, Broadlands, Romsey, Hants (Hampshire)

This record served as an envelope around a letter, addressed to John Fraser Company, Hampstead, Middlesex [England]. The name Clarence is underlined next to the address. The Duke of Clarence later became King William IV of England, when Lord Palmerston was the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs in the United Kingdom government. This record is part of a collection relating to Lord Palmerston (1784-1865), after whom Palmerston North was named. The donor of the Lord Palmerston collection, F C Holland of England (who was interested in philately and postal history) donated items relating to Lord Palmerton during the 1970s, after visiting Palmerston North.

Envelope addressed and signed by Lord Palmerston, to Rev. W Emery B D [William], Archdeacon of Ely, Christs College, Cambridge. Subsequently readdressed by another to A Brady Esquire, Maryland Point, Stratford, London. Envelope date stamped, with red one penny stamp and seal of Lord Palmerston. Lord Palmerston (1784-1865), after whom Palmerston North was named, was born Henry John Temple, son of Viscount Palmerston. He served as a British Member of Parliament, in high office and then Prime Minister, almost continuously from 1807 to his death. The donor of the Lord Palmerston collection, F C Holland of England (who was interested in philately and postal history) donated a number of items related to Lord Palmerton during the 1970s, after visiting Palmerston North.

Envelope addressed in the handwriting of the Duke of Wellington, to John ..., Liverpool, from London date stamped 9 June 1830. The Duke of Wellington was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom for short time when Lord Palmerston was Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs. This record is part of a collection relating to Lord Palmerston (1784-1865), after whom Palmerston North was named. The donor of the Lord Palmerston collection, F C Holland of England (who was interested in philately and postal history) donated items relating to Lord Palmerton during the 1970s, after visiting Palmerston North. Envelope cut so that only the front remains.

Lord Melbourne was the brother-in-law of Lord Palmerston, and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom for a time when Lord Palmerston was Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs. This record is part of a collection relating to Lord Palmerston (1784-1865), after whom Palmerston North was named. The donor of the Lord Palmerston collection, F C Holland of England (who was interested in philately and postal history) donated a number of items related to Lord Palmerton in the 1970s, after visiting Palmerston North. Cut from larger, unknown document.