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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 sends Ryland copies of the Debates on the ill-fated Union Bill. He explains that Londonderry did not care to press the Bill against Sir James Mackintosh's opposition. A misunderstanding has arisen among Amyot, Sir Nathaniel Burton, and Colonel Ready concerning the former's position. He will not relinquish it to Ready for a sum out of the profits, but he would accept Burton's offer of a �300 pension. Canning is talked of as Londonderry's successor.

Amyot hopes that Ryland will soon be able to send a remittance for Sir George Powhall, who is very downcast for want of it, being involved in lawsuits on his own and his sister's behalf. Amyot encloses New Year's greetings.

Amyot has received a remittance for Ryland from his father, all that he can spare for the time being. He encloses a copy of the Quebec Gazette containing an address by Ryland's father, moved in the council, which did not pass, relating to the Supply Bills. H.W. Ryland has sent copies of it to Sir George Murray, W. Peel, Lord Althorpe, and Mr. Wilmot Horton. Although it is "clearly and ably written", Amyot cannot see in what way it will benefit Ryland's position. He cannot think of any way in which the curate can better his income.

The Reverencd William D. Ryland (son of H.W. Ryland) has gone to England and is in touch with Thomas Amyot, who has lent him money for his initial expenses. Lord Goderich, (Frederick Robinson), has been made Colonial Secretary.