Dangos 1959 canlyniad

Praises recipient's book; comments on problems of constitutional govt. 'I have just been commenting on a despotism of a kind rare in Europe, that of the people. I have republished my article on Uncle Tom with the passages which [Henry] Reeve struck out reinserted, - I have added (Charles] Sumner's speech against the atrocities in Kansas, & a notice of the events which followed that speech. I own that I see, not without pleasure the chasm widening between the north & the south. America has now the strength of a tyrant & the folly & unscrupulousness of a child. Cut into half a dozen states she, or rather they, wd be subject to the restraints which control the passions of European nations.' Is to visit Lord Aberdeen; relates of conversations between Thiers, Palmerston and Duc d'Aumale. Published.

Is returning to London for a short stay: 'I am curious to see the storm from on board.'.

Visit to America delayed; suffering from 'lumbar neuralgia'; outlines plans if he fails to visit America; comments on his conversations with Guizot and Mrs Austin; Lord John [Russell] expects to return to power soon: 'He is very anti-Palmerstonian & I think takes into disfavor [sic] Lord Clarendon, as under Palmerston's influence... He thinks-that Malm[e]sbury & D'Israeli are doing well, & praises much the subordinates of the Govt. Considering that no one believes Lord Derby to be wise, or D'Israeli to be either wise or honest, it is marvellous they get on as well as they do.' Forecasts bright future for Lord Stanley; believes that British should leave India. Published.

Pleased that Tocqueville's papers to remain in his hands; hopes for 'a real Italian confederation'; suspects motives of 'your great man' re Italy. 'The Lombards are so perverse that I should not be surprised at their calling in some foreign assistance a year or two hence to drive out the Piedmontese.' Writer would like a confederation of republics. 'Republican Government is very bad but despotic government seems to be much worse, & the only other pure form, the aristocratic one, cannot be created & does not seem likely to grow up.'.

Apologises for not writing. Is 'devoted to the Education Commission; explains problems of commission relating to religious differences and the fear of centralization; future plans; wishes to see Corcelle; hopes to visit Paris in March; family news.

Thanks recipient for 'sustaining and consoling' her: comments on elementary education in France; wishes to see a copy of recipient's correspondence with Tocqueville. 'Your last letter came to me opened, as the post could not break the seal, they tore a hole in the corner of the envelope, took it out and put it in again, I took out in the same way. I have no doubt but that your handwriting is known and watched at the Post Office in Paris it is necessary to be guarded. We are more in chains than ever.'.

Cannot visit Paris until end of April; hopes to see recipient on April 27.

Re article by Tocqueville which writer hopes to publish, if Beaumont agrees. Leaf missing.

The problems involving her aunt's will.

Hopes to visit recipient; will ask Beaumont to send volume of conversations to her.

Re translation of Tocqueville's works; Murray will not publish it but is negotiating instead with Macmillan; hopes to visit Paris; news of 'the lady whose escapade you mentioned.'.

Re publication; is to visit continent in August. Leaf missing.

Has sprained his ankle; news of Us investments; refers to other translations of Tocqueville's works; copyright problems Macmillan '... is more adventurous than Murray...'. Believes Murray is influenced by Reeve.

Re transportation problem; suggests police surveillance for those who cannot afford bail. Copy. Torn.

Lengthy account of writer's religious views, explaining both his doubts and beliefs; ref to argument with [? Sir Thomas] Acland re religion; argues that many believe writer to be an 'infidel' because he is a 'reasoner.' News of his wife and of Acland who is at the Penrhyn Arms, Bangor.

Includes memorandum on Slavery which he hopes recipient will be able to place before the govt: 'You will guess the author.' He fears publication would 'excite alarm among all parties' and prefers that it be suggested privately; Dr Chalmers has given writer 'some good hints on political economy.' News of Mr Gray and [Joseph] Blanco [White]. Includes: 'Proposal for the gradual abolition of slavery.'. Plan suggested by an 'experienced person' includes 3 proposals on the abolition of slavery. Published.

Willing for pamphlets re RC clergy to be published; has read book sent by [Joseph] Blanco [White]; asks after B[ingham] Baring. Includes letter to writer from White relating to French Protestants; encloses book.

Encloses opinion of the Att[orne]y Gen[era]l which has been doubted; distressed and perplexed at lack of information about bill; comments on his income.

Re distribution of recipient's papers; comments on 'Foundling Hospitals.'.