[159] “Thackeray the Humourist and the Man of Letters,” p. 12.
[160] MS. Diary of the late Shirley Brooks, 1st January, 1864.
[161] Died on the 18th of December, 1864, exactly within a year from the date of her son’s death.
[162] Shirley Brooks in Illustrated London News of 19th November, 1864.
[163] “I suggested the cut, Moses being dressed for the Fair, Johnny Russell for the Conference.” MS. Diary of the late Shirley Brooks.
[164] The first time I find mention of his name is on the 22nd of March, 1864, when the late Shirley Brooks met him at a party at Mr. Ernest Hart’s, 69, Wimpole Street. Some years afterwards, he adds in a note, “Met him next at Whitby.” I first meet with his name at a Punch council, 7th November, 1864: “Dumaurier first time.”
[165] Mr. Yates in Morning Star.
[166] MS. Diary of Shirley Brooks: 29th October, 1864.
[167] Illustrated London News, 19th November, 1864.
[168] MS. Diary of Mr. Shirley Brooks.