We are to have a Cabinet again upon the subject on Wednesday next, when Lord Melbourne hopes that some practical result will be come to without serious difference.
[Footnote 80: Mr James Abercromby, afterwards Lord Dunfermline.

He remained in the Chair till 1839.

He had little hold over the House, and many regrettable scenes occurred.] [Footnote 81: See Introductory Note, p.56.

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VI)] _Queen Victoria to Viscount Melbourne._ WINDSOR CASTLE, _28th December 1837._ The Queen received Lord Melbourne's communication yesterday evening, and is glad to see that the Speaker consents to remain a little while longer, though, as Lord Melbourne says, it is still very inconvenient.
The Queen regrets that there should have been any difference of opinion with respect to Canada, but hopes with Lord Melbourne that some final arrangement may be come to next Wednesday.
The Queen is very sorry to learn that Lord Melbourne will be detained in London until Saturday.