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Comments on length of article; recognises importance of Ireland but considers that public tired of problem and demand variety from a quarterly review; concerned about whether article truly represents views of the Whigs or merely that of S.; Whig leaders must be consulted over this, especially Russell and Lansdowne, and also Macaulay.

Does not intend visiting Scotland; comments on preparation of various articles; pleased to review [Lord] Brougham's 'Political Philosophy.'. Copy made by Mrs Strachey.

Writer opposed to suggestion by Fortescue that he should write article on Lord King. Copy made by Mrs Strachey.

Re article on Ireland which has been approved by Monteagle, Russell, Lansdowne and Macaulay. Copy made by Mrs Strachey.

Re article on Germany, will write article on Lord King. 'Factory labour must be left to [J. S.] Mill. He will be ingenious and original Tho' I now do not quite trust his good sense.' Comments on poor law in Scotland. Copy made by Mrs Strachey.

Re dismissal of surgeon at local workhouse and intervention of [Henry] Pilkington: discusses progress of recipient's son, Nassau J. Senior.

Letter of introduction for M. de Cavour and M. de Santa Rosa. Copy.

Description of his continental tour. Copy.

Accepts honour from Central Statistical Commission; ref. to writer's article on 'The Law of Nations'; invites recipient to London; has 'begged' Children's Employment Commission to send report. Copy.

Flattered by honour received from the Royal Academy of Brussels; comments on political and social situation in Paris; expects Roman expedition will destroy ministry. Copy.

Re Hand-Loom Inquiry; encloses letters from Mr Muggeridge, [Joseph] Parkes [enclosed] and [Samuel Jones] Loyd. Comments on expense of Commission. [Included is letter from Parkes dated Aug. 3, 1837]. [Typewritten copy by Mrs Strachey, from Home Office papers].

Re recipient's article on Ireland in Edinburgh Review: 'Mr Napier tells me Lord Monteagle disagrees with some of your positions - But it is impossible to make the work of a single mind suit the various opinions of political men, and all that I desire is that the paper should be considered as the Review, and not the party. There must be, & ought to be a great difference between what appears but in viewing a subject as a whole, & what appears practicable when the cabinet, & the two Houses of Parliament are taken into consideration Indeed I often wonder that any useful measure at all comes out from the grinding process of government distribution, & parliamentary discussion.'. Has told Napier that his review would only be spoilt by trying to combine the expression of various politicians into one crucible'.

Breakfast arrangements.

Suggests following Sunday for meeting.

Re possible appointment of a conveyancer as a Master in Chancery; believes it would be advantageous to the Court; considers 'experiment is worth trying', and 'I, as an individual, shd see with great pleasure your appointment.'. Copy by S.

Irish Question; the position of magistrates; comments on O'Connell.

[George] Bancroft to take articles from Edinburgh Review to recipient; refs to Irish poor law problem and the possibility of another war in Northern Italy; comments on political situation in England and France. Published.

Re writer's article on the events of 1848 in Paris; Lansdowne pleased with French visit. Published.

Future plans. 'We find every body very kind but my anti-Austrian feelings are increased by every thing that I hear.'.

Travel arrangements. 'The Gladstones will come to meet you at breakfast but the Hollands you must go to.... On Thursday a remarkable person dines there [Naples], Del Carreto.'.