Rogers was to have been of the party; but his brother chose that very day to die upon, so that poor Sam had to absent himself.
The Chancellor was also invited, but he had scampered off to pass his Christmas with his old mother in Westmoreland.

We had some good talk, particularly about Junius's Letters.

I learned some new facts which I will tell you when we meet.

I am more and more inclined to believe that Francis was one of the people principally concerned.
Ever yours T.B.

M.
On the 29th of January, 1833, commenced the first Session of the Reformed Parliament.