| Content Description | Comments on inadequacies of postal system; reflects on Wellington's support for Catholic Question and problems caused by his stance; believes Wellington must lose Peel and Goulburn in reconstructing the Cabinet; comments in detail on political waring between Whigs, Tories and Canningites and difficulties of creating any union between groups; believes Wellington is influenced politically by 'personal feelings' especially with regard to expulsions and he must press forward on Catholic Question; reflects on his party beliefs and describes group as 'half a dozen men without a leader'; considers attributes of various political figures for leader such as Charles and Robert Grant, Palmerston, Charles Wynne, and William Bourne; hopes for support from named county members. |