Elusive political gossip.
Ditto - Abbot (in fact elected) has 'practised upon CW a fraud.' Encloses a copy of a letter from Richards to Abbot (OW, Speaker of the House of Commons) dated 9th July, 1805.
Has directed a servant to PE's house to ask if any of the books PE has ordered for CW are finished (i.e. bound?).
The enclosed promises fairly but is not decisive.'
From Dropmore. Looking for a house in London - wife to be confined in less that two months. Bedford returned from Southey to Town, but not recovered and may have to retire from the Exchequer since the other clerks are grumbling - hard for a man of 38 to regulate the remainder of his life on a pension. But perhaps he will be happier and healthier on
On canvassing on PE's behalf in an election.
On canvassing on PE's behalf in an election (v.440f).
On canvassing on PE's behalf in an election (v.440f). NB (William) Van Mildert one of the candidates, and (Edward?)Nares another.
On canvassing on PE's behalf in an election (v.440f). Only three candidates now remain, evenly strong.
On canvassing on PE's behalf in an election (v.440f).