out, as to the effect
this change would have on the Catholic question, may to a certain
degree be past, but still I think, _as a Speaker_, his influence
would have much more weight than even if he remained in Cabinet.
The question is also one which materially affects Lord Grenville's
support of the Government; and Canning, Lord Liverpool, and Wynn
are now evidently treating with a view of connecting your uncles
more closely with them; also you must consider that Plunket, who is
also the organ of your party, still commands this question.

I know you will say, and feel naturally, that these considerations
have nothing to do with your personal objects, and the claim which
you have to Cabinet; but on the other hand the Government will feel
that if they can more strongly and generally unite your family
interests with theirs, it is the best course they can pursue. I
cannot think that the public would view this transfer of Cabinet to
the Chair as a sale of your support, originally contemplated, for
this distinct object and your Dukedom; nobody could have calculated
on anything occurring which would induce Manners Sutton to quit the
Chair, and surely there is no trafficking on your part or that of
your family for the object; the proposition comes to you, and is
always to be so stated and avowed. I take it for granted the
difficulty is opening a Cabinet office; Lord Wellesley could not be
removed without disgracing him, unless he applies for recall, and I
should presume Lord Harrowby has no disposition to retire.

I see how very difficult your situation is, for in resisting this
arrangement you bar the anxious wishes and hopes of Charles Wynn,
and in giving way to it you for a time put by your claim, but at
the same time it is but for a time, for it makes it stronger
whenever the vacancy occurs. I cannot, however, concur in thinking
the public would condemn you, or think it was an excess _of job_ if
the proposition is acceded to, for it must always be Canning's
_job_, and not yours. I trust you will give me credit for the
motives which I have placed before you, as inclining me to hesitate
in writing to Lord Liverpool; I really hope on reflection you will
see them in the same point of view.

Believe me ever, my dear Duke,

With sincere attachment and affection,

Most faithfully