File MC1/88. - Arthur James Johnes, 9 Lincoln's Inn, Old Square, [London], to the Earl of Powis,

He congratulates his lordship on the result of his exertions. Having been obliged to withdraw his Bill, his lordship may think that the issue is not such as ought to excite feelings of gratification. But he feels persuaded that his lordship's motion has produced an altered tone in the minds of the leading public men of the country. Sir Robert Peel's speech last night evinced a disposition to do them that justice which enquiry will prove to be their due. He had feared that by raising the question of the union of the sees they would prejudice their parochial claims, but it is clear that these claims have gained a fairer prospect of success by means of his lordship's motion. His lordship has laid the foundation of a great prospective benefit to the Principality. Had the Bill been introduced with less courtesy and in a less conciliatory manner their chances would have been lost for ever.