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Encloses letter and notes from Albert Hanschell, JP, who gives considerable information on Senior family.

Has received letter; too far from Dominica to deal with business himself but this will be done by Mr Laing: will continue to watch over his interests in Dominica; comments on slaves on estate; the attack on writer's estate by runaway slaves.

Comments on the treatment of the poor and charity; lengthy appraisal of applications for poor relief. Copy.

Thanks for copy of Address at Social Science Conference; comments on death of Whately.

The stormy meeting in Cork; gives description of meeting and the vote against united education. [see also A34]. Copy.

'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].

Has questioned Lord Lyndhurst as requested by S.; does not object to the appointment of a conveyancer to the office of master in chancery: he thought it wd be highly desirable. Copy.

Devises a m. at 32, Kensington Sq., [London], to Wm. Rolph, Esq., and the Rev. Henry Mair, and 2 m's in Basinghall St., London, to Peter Clark the elder of Mincing Lane, Esq., and Charles John Bloxam of Lincoln's Inn, esq. Both 1 and 2 are subject to numerous limitations and trusts. Codicil dated 9 March, 1827. Not proved.

Bequeathes his estate to his wife, Anne Duke, until his children come of age. £500 to his brother, Rev. William Duke. Numerous limitations. 3 Codicils: (1) 1780, Aug. 5: Devises 1 small house near Dr Walton's Arch in Bridgetown, Barbados, to William Duke. (2) 1780, Aug. 6: House mentioned in 1 to be conveyed to Catharine Wheeler, daughter of Eliz. Wheeler, on marriage or attaining the age of 21 (3) 1778, March 6. Trust arranged for Catharine Wheeler.

The difference between Science and Art; pleased with Nassau J. Senior's 'Poetical Epistle.' Included is a note by Richard Whately on the same topic.

Is staying at recipient's home; has been ill; family news. Includes notes from Nassau J. Senior and M. C. M. Senior. [See also C515 for note by White].

Desires recipient to help Sir D[avidl Barry on his mission; has finished reading recipient's [? Poor Law] report; relates of Bishop Copleston's belief that the poor law keeps up 'the standard of decent comfort among ye lower orders.'.

Comments on recipients corrections to his paper; suggests change in law re widows; fears 'imprudent marriages.'.

Debate on National Schools and Lucas's mistake; wants recipient to rectify this error.

'I like the Article on the Budget very much the other I have not yet read. One wd think Ld J[ohn Russell] ought not to have quite forgotten what it is to be in opposition. I never thought much of him as a statesman; but I had supposed he did possess powers for a party-leader. Many a man is unfit for legislation, who is yet quite sufficient for faction. But I suppose he is only a great orator; differing in that as well as in not being a good party-leader, from Ld. Althorp. If any one asks about the writer & cries budget I shall cry mum.' Included is note from Mrs Whately.

The appointment which Mrs Phipps and her testimonials will be useful; 'I always endeavour to have the fittest persons appointed to all offices, but am not always able to prevent jobs.' Thanks for sermon; sarcastic comments on the 'high & dry' party and on Mr W[illiam] P[almer]; theological publications. Extract published.

Wishes to consult recipient in period of crisis for Ireland; criticises govt plans for dealing with problems of Church property; the Education Board; the agitators in Ireland. Copy. 'Private'.

Ref. to recipient's letter on the penal colonies in Australia; encloses extract from a letter from a former school-fellow of writer's named Phillips; lengthy comments on transportation and emigration.

Reply to recipient's letter on education in Ireland; points out problems involved if recipient's suggestions were accepted. Copy.