ops, and
that there will be resistance to the stipulation which will
probably be pressed for Huskisson's promotion.

Ever affectionately yours,

C. W. W.

THE RIGHT HON. W. H. FREMANTLE TO THE DUKE OF BUCKINGHAM.

Englefield Green, Sept. 12, 1822.

MY DEAR DUKE,

I find the offer is made to Canning for the full succession to Lord
Londonderry in his office, and leader of the House of Commons;
this, as far as it goes, is a measure that will strengthen the
Government, but I was in hopes it would be followed up by the
resignation of _Van_; however, if it should not now happen, the
thing must ere long--it is not likely that Canning will do his
business in the House of Commons as Londonderry did, and even if he
were so inclined, I should think that Van with a grain of spirit
would not allow him to do so. It will be curious to see how the
Chancellor reconciles himself to his quondam associate, after the
last speech of Canning. I am told it has been the most bitter pill
for the K---- to swallow, and nothing but necessity has induced
him. I have no idea that Canning can refuse such a proposal; he can
never have a greater situation, for in fact he becomes at once the
chief of the Government. Surely Van could be tempted by India, he
would make an excellent Governor-General, and Robinson or Grant a
much better Chancellor of the Exchequer.

Ever, my dear Duke,

Most faithfully yours,

W. H. FREMANTLE.

THE RIGHT HON. CHARLES W. WYNN TO THE DUKE OF BUCKINGHAM.

MY DEAR B----,

Canning is just sworn in. The language of Lord Liverpool and others
is that the consideration of any other changes is postponed, and
that it was particularly desirable that Canning's appointment
should not be clogged by any other discussion. The Chancellor did
not attend the Council to-day--indeed, we had only Liverpool, Van,
Lord Bathurst, Westmoreland, Robinson, Canning, and myself, all the
rest being out of town.

Melville will have the offer of India if he wishes it, but he has
before refused it when pressed, and if otherwise disposed at
present, would hardly have started back for Scotland the moment
Canning notified his acceptance. However, till he sends his answer,
nothing further will be done, and by that time, if the Speaker
wishes it, he will probably make it known.