| Content Description | Has received the duke's letter and believes it was delayed by Sir William Newco[m]men; is glad at the duke's reaction to the 'event that has taken place', pertaining to Lady Charlotte; mentions he has written to the duchess, who he hopes received his letter kindly; realises how distressed the duchess must be over the matter.
Writes that he has not heard from Ponsonby since he left for Kilkenny; describes in some detail the moves Ponsonby made for reform; agrees that something had to be done to ameliorate the political situation in Ireland and prevent insurrection; describes in considerable detail the policies put forward in Ireland, particularly with reference to the catholics; discusses their political rights; explains how civil disorder has been decreasing in Ireland; mentions the success of the militia; will write to Ponsonby in the next post; mentions he is preparing a sermon which his friends have asked him to make public. |