elf somewhat
embarrassed between conflicting reservations. Still, I do not
myself think that it is possible for him now to go back, as he is
too deeply committed. Henry in to be in town to-night, which I am
glad of, for, as Lord Londonderry goes a-shooting into Norfolk on
Saturday, to-morrow will be his only opportunity of seeing him. I
wish much, if Liverpool's answer is affirmative, to press forward
the appointment as much as I can, in order that I may have the
more time to work quietly at learning the business of the Board
before I am called up to town to attend the Councils before the
meeting of Parliament.

Upon sending to the Foreign Office, I find that Lord Londonderry
is not expected there till to-morrow. Whatever Liverpool's answer
is, it will be desirable that I should see Londonderry; and if it
is in the affirmative, I should also wish to see Courtenay to
learn the state of the office.

One o'clock, P.M.

Liverpool's answer has just arrived by a messenger, accepting all
my scruples and reservations most amply. I enclose to you copies
of both letters. I must see Henry to-night, and Lord Londonderry
to-morrow, but will come down to you afterwards--if I can, in the
evening; but I think that hardly can be done, and therefore I will
say next morning, by the earliest coach, if you will send some
conveyance to meet me. I think that there can be no reason for
your delaying to send your letter to the King. I am inclined to
think that both for the general interests of the Government and my
own convenience, it would be far better that it should be at once
distinctly understood that Plunket's appointment should take place
before the meeting of Parliament, which you will find is eight
weeks hence, so that his writ may be moved the first day, and his
assistance secured at the earliest possible moment in Parliament;
and that the other arrangements should not wait for his.

Liverpool's letter is, I think, a weak one, particularly on the
subject of the appointment of Goulburn. I will write a few lines
of acknowledgment to him, informing him that I have transmitted
his letter to you, and expressing satisfaction in his explanation.
If you like to write a letter of acceptance before I come down, I
think there can be no objection; but probably you will think that
we had bette