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A Mr. Godon wishes to make inquiries of Ryland, who is in London, on the subject of the Executive Council of Lower Canada, if Ryland will call on Amyot.

Amyot announces the temporary appointment of Ryland's son to the "Deputation" in the event of Taylor's death, to be permanent if Amyot's brother does not wish the post. The terms: "Payment to me of the emoluments of the office exceeding the salary of �360 currency, per annum for himself and assistants." He mentions a visit from a young Captain, requesting an appointment in Ryland's name. Amyot suspects that Ryland did not recommend him, and asks for verification. The Duke of Richmond is about to sail for Canada.

Amyot has decided that, if his office is commuted for a pension, he will not refuse it as it will free him from the responsibilities of the duties of the post, and the battles which his absenteeism has involved him in. He promises to help Ryland all he can in "saying his say" in London.

Amyot has learned nothing of the colonial legislature's proceeding against himself. He tells that Bishop Mountain is preparing to return to the colony, after suffering a fall at his home.

Amyot states that he has not failed to make it known that Ryland was the "Wellington" of the fight over the Appropriations Bill. He would prefer a pension to a continuance of his position in the present circumstances. The question of paper vs. bullion still rages in the City.

Thomas Amyot has ceased to be Secretary of Lower Canada. He discusses financial matters and Daly's appointment. Amyot has just finished presiding at a protracted meeting of a Board for electing a chaplain for the Westminster Hospital.

Amyot will forward a letter to Sandridge, and states that he will not discuss the points of difference between H.R. Wyland and W.D. Ryland, as he feels it impossible to convince either that he was not in the right. Amyot has not yet been able to introduce W.D. Ryland to Lord Spencer. He hopes that Ryland's request for a grant of land will be met. He has not yet received a bill of lading for the milk pails. He cannot obtain "Barbary Seeds". (Barberry). King William IV's reign "begins popularly".

Amyot acknowledges gratefully his receipt of arrears on his pension for six quarters. Amyot informs Ryland that Ryland's letter has reached Sir Robert Peel, who was, unhappily, out of office before he received it. Sir Robert's timely return to the House prevented a dreaded collision between the Lords and the Commons. The Lords are now expected to rest content with having considerably altered the Corporation Bill, and annihilated for one year the Irish Church Bill. As W.D. Ryland's interview with Lord Althorpe was very satisfactory, he will, Amyot hopes, soon be in an agreeable living with a reasonable income.

Amyot thanks Ryland for his kindness to friends travelling in America, and mentions a Court Martial, delayed by Sir James Yeo's departure for Africa; also Admiral Byng's meeting with Bonaparte on the Bellerophon.

Amyot deals here largely with personal matters, and especially with negotiations about his salary.