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'I am grieved to hear that I have been guilty of some apparent disrespect to M. De Tocqueville.' Believes that he has not said anything to offend Tocqueville. 'There was one occasion, since I read Mr De Tocqueville's last admirable work, on which I had him particularly in my mind: it was when at Oxford, in connection with the new schools of Modern History and Law, I could not help suggesting to one or two Academical friends to consider whether that book might not be suitable for a text-book on the subject to which it refers.'. [This letter was sent to Tocqueville, see C422].

Endorsed: Mr Graham, 3 Mitre Court, Temple.

Answering a query regarding the effect of the Poor Law Bill on the Forest of Dean; comments at length on Gordon's proposals. Draft.

Lengthy comments on structure of the University of London and suggested reforms; refs. to Irish colleges. ? Draft.

For letters and draft letters to and from S. to Howick, 1831-1836, see appendix I (i), (iii), (iv) and (vi) <link to PDF/Nassau Senior Papers>.

Thanks for papers sent him by S.; agrees to his instructions as to secrecy; agrees that information cannot be published. 'The popular notions on the subject of poor laws seem to me so erroneous & so mischievous that every effort shd be made to correct them...'. 'Private '.

Preface to A letter to Lord Howick on a legal provision for the Irish Poor; commutation of tithes, and a provision for the Irish Roman Catholic clergy. [see Appendix I]. Printed.

I must apologize to you for having without your previous permission stated last night in the house of commons your case with regard 'to church rates...' Had not intended speaking but saw opportunity of using Nassau William Senior's argument as reply to Peel. Argues for public works rather than emigration as answer to Irish agrarian problems; people of N.S. Wales afraid that govt might send surplus population there and would oppose such a move; should leave emigration take its natural course; opposes the setting up of a commission; matter needs urgent attention; opposes Whately. 'Private'.

Has received note; agrees with him over power of assistant commissioners to make rules; suggests clause to cover this: comments on difficulties re emigration of paupers; concerned that parishes would not wish to pay for this. Would like this to '... be reconsidered by more competent judges.' 'I am rather alarmed at what is said to have fallen from Lord Althorp as to salaries. They cannot get good men for £1000 a year.'.

Approves of his currency paper although others have recommended similar measures; comments on effect of currency question on factory question; hopes to see Howick at the Political Economy Club.

Believes widespread view that emigration is the only cure for Ireland is '... completely erroneous'; has written some observations which he sends to S. for his opinion; considers this very important. 'Private'.

Re Irish poor; lengthy economic arguments on approaches to problem; agrees with Howick that emigration not complete answer to Irish problem but still considers it an important factor. Draft ff. 1-2 missing.

Has beard that S. has been asked to stand for Oxford in forthcoming election; only S. likely to win seat; presses him to take opportunity as the liberal cause is in need of men with good 'personal qualifications.'. 'Private'.

Returns papers. 'The scheme of a committee of Privy Council to consider the reform scheme is original & I think might be very useful.' Agrees but does not think reform that necessary. 'I think that, but for Lord John, we might have escaped one, & that if Lord Palmerston had been firmer in 1855 he might have avoided pledging himself to one.' Criticises his style of writing. 'Ought peerages for life, under certain restrictions, to be a part of the next reform bill?'.

'Flattered' by H.'s note, '... but yet the strong inclination of my opinion is against standing for Oxford'. Gives reasons; offer from Mr [? David Alphonso] Talboys; cost would be £6-700 but S. believes it could be as much as £3,000; explains his financial position; 'I must add that I do not think I shd make a good candidate.' Has never made a speech; 'The University considers me as the first person who broached the spoilation of the Irish Church, as an enemy to corn laws, a friend of House of Lords reform, an intimate friend of Hampden's, & in short as a pestilent agitator.' Feels that even if he entered House of Commons he would diminish not increase his usefulness. Illness prevents him working in winter and has heavy legal business; sorry to give reasons in full but '... they are necessary as my excuses for what may appear a selfish retreat from duty'. Draft. Attached is [? final] draft of the letter, dated: 1837, June 20. Includes additional note 'Mr Talboys now proposes that Mr [Samuel] Jones Loyd shd be applied to.' Has been offered Bristol where '... the liberal party wd frank their candidate' thus removing Nassau William Senior's financial obstacle, but will probably decline.

Grey may keep journals; [Edward] Ellice has written to him from Paris saying that feeling there the same as in the autumn: 'Anti Italian. Anti-liberal', and anxious for 'conquest, influence and aggrandisement.' Comments on Montalembert. Remains in England until the Education report is signed and will then leave for '... a safer climate - probably to Rome.'.

Returns the notice having altered parts. 'I never was poor law Commr in Ireland... If you would like a list of my works, I can give you one. You are mistaken in supposing they are not numerous.'. [Copy of note included]. [Typewritten copy by Mrs Strachey from Contemporary Biography letters to C. Griffin BM MSS 28512, ff. 105-7].

Invites S. to a party on July 11; hopes to invite him to a 'rural "disjune"' at her country home (Burnham Beeches, Buckinghamshire); provides map; enjoyed recent party at Nassau William Senior's home.