| Description | A very long letter about the lottery question. Refers to the debate in the Commons. Roberts would have been grieved at the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s arguments (a good man none-the-less). Writer fears reports in the papers will not give a just account of his own speech with which he himself is very dissatisfied. Thinks, however (to speak plainly) that Roberts’ forcible arguments are “likely to produce a state of mind unfavourable to your object”. Views on newspapers: the Courier has been abusing Wilberforce and his friends (Stephen and Macauley) freely. Mr Marryatt, their most active enemy is writing a pamphlet against “the Saints”. Intends to write something himself. Has never asked a favour of Government for a relation, but was his duty as MP for Yorkshire to bring to their notice merits of acquaintances in that part of England - Mr Marryatt’s abuse unjustified.
10 pages. (Bundle 3) |