Dated at Whiteford, concerning allegations made against him and asking Clive's support for the author's plan of obtaining a post as Writer in Bengal for his nephew.
Dated at Ackworth Park, concerning the proposed purchase of an unnamed Country Seat. It is clear that Sykes was carrying on negotiations with an intermediary, in part on behalf of Clive. Enclosed are letters to Sykes from the intermediary, Peter Burrell, and copies of Sykes' replies dated between...