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Has sent note to Chadwick and ordered papers; has sold few pamphlets in recent years.

Re Dr Willis's book which he has not read, but has sent copy to Chadwick; sends newspaper; approves of recipient's letter on debating societies; has not received Rhetoric; Lord Littleton had different views of transportation than his predecessor, (Stanley); expects majority in the Lords to be 16; sugar duties arranged between Peel and Russell.

Nassau J. is engaged to Jane Hughes, but for financial reasons cannot marry for 4 years; wishes to keep engagement quiet; is to visit Brussels; Lansdowne expects Corn Bill to be passed by Whitsun and Peel will not last the session.

Landsdowne hopes recipient will attend Parliament this session; Irish matters will be prominent; invites recipient to stay. 'They are at sea as to Ireland.'.

Dined with Tom Arnold who is now a clerk in the Colonial Office: 'It is a pity that a man of talent shd put himself into a mill.' Is to recommend him for post of private secretary to an unnamed cabinet minister [? Landsdowne]; is to visit Bowood.

Ref. to his letter from Brussels about potatoes; Lord Monteagle says process mentioned by writer has never been fairly tried; news of tour and of party at Bowood; choice of new Archbishop of York will be the Prime Minister's; recipient has therefore no chance but writer believes Hampden may be chosen; comments on conditions in Ireland; Plate Glass Co. successful.

Wants to show Russell recipient's letters; ref. to Milman's application for professorship; his appointment would cause a storm as he is accused of being an 'infidel.' 'Jeune says that he is not fit.' Hinds is the best man; Garbett, Liddell and Stanley also mentioned.

Letter of introduction for the Rev. Kidd.

Writer's publications; pleased that problem of Archbishopric settled. 'I wonder if Ld. J. R[ussell] did not prefer [Henry] Pepys. [C. R.] Sumner is a strange mixture of strength & weakness; but of late the latter predominates.'.

Future plans; problems with his publishers; an independent Ireland would lead to France being provided with a stepping-stone for invasion.

Nassau J.'s marriage; has seen Charles Whale [recte Wale]; prices in London. Leaf missing.

Recipient's illness; writer suggests he should visit Mlle. Julie; Macaulay's comments on mesmerism and writer's criticism of him; the 6d rate. Extract only published.

Is leaving for England; comments on Mlle. Julie; glad recipient showed letter to Lord Ashburton: 'There is nothing like firing away, & now & then a chance ball will hit.'.

Returns Willis's letter; his visit to Mlle. Julie.

Family news; must return to Dublin; critical of the Whigs; uncertain about his daughter-in-law.

Relieved of sprain by a 'mesmirizer'; recommends that recipient does likewise; comments on 'Cautious for the Times'; recipient's article; asks if recipient knows what Lord Derby will do re University Commission.

Letters re Edinburgh Review; article in North British Review; lists those not to be trusted re Irish converts and names those who are trustworthy [this paragraph marked 'confidential']; family news.

Praises articles by [William Rathbone] Greg, but is critical of some aspects of his work; surprised that writer not noticed by anti-christian writers. Published.

Amused by recipient's letters; unsure whether Arrivabene imprisoned; political news: 'Protection is buried with witchcraft'; no mixed education in Ireland. 'Palmerston has broken with his liberal & radical supporters, &, if he seeks a new alliance must take the Tories. In that camp he will still be dangerous, but less so than with us.' Possible changes in Budget. 'The Tories are said to be bitter against Disraeli, & he is said to delight in exposing & ridiculing their present & his former opinions.' Praises Sugden; Thiers has seen writer's journal; Greg's articles.

Will send letters to Hinds; there will be no dissolution; comments on Chancellorship; sends letter from Arrivabene; Lord Cranworth has retained Nassau J. as secretary of commission; expects govt to put an end to transportation.