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The Prince Regent that morning had personally dissolved Parliament, and Amyot tells Ryland that His Royal Highness was well received in the Park and streets. No fewer than four M.P.'s had begun to advocate Annual Parliaments and Universal Suffrage. Amyot is concerned to have particulars about an attack which took place in a Quebec newspaper on him and other absentee officials.

Amyot has been active in the elections, and finds it impossible to comply with Ryland's request that he come to Canada. Amyot has decided to write to the Duke of Richmond explaining why he considers himself entitled to the emoluments of his office while having the duties performed by a deputy. He describes the election fight in Westminster.

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 is still uncertain of the firmness of his situation. He is surprised at his deputies' attitudes to his absentee position as reported by Ryland. Only if he continues to hold the job can they participate in its profits, he exclaims. He is pleased that Ryland and the Duke of RIchmond are on good terms, and states that he has news of the signing of the Council of Aix-la-Chappelle for the withdrawal of British troops from France.

Item is an top-hald, seated, electro-steel engraved portrait of Sir Samuel Romilly; Lawyer, reformer (b.1757

Amyot protests his ignorance, as well as his innocence, of a transaction which has resulted in a charge of extortion against his deputy, Taylor.

Item is a top-half portrait of John Baron Eldon, Lord High Chancellor. (b.1751, d.1838) Engraved by W. Holl, from a Drawing by W. Behnes taken in Lincolns InnHall 1817. London, Published Apr. 1818 by R. Cribb & Son, No 288, Holborn. Attached hand-written extract from a letter: "[...] most faithfully Eldon".

Item is a top-half, seated, electro-steel engraved portrait of John Baron Eldon; Lord High Chancellor, 1801-6 (b. 1751-d.1838). Engraved by W. Holl from a drawing by W.Behnes, taken in Lincolns Inn Hall, 1817 and published April 1st, 1818 by R. Cribb & Son No. 288 Holdorn London.

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File consists of a photocopy of sermon by Rev. Robert McDowall.