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A short letter, in which Amyot congratulates Ryland on his handling of a political crisis in Canada, and discussed British politics.

This letter shows the contemporary system of appointment in the colonial service in action. Amyot has received a letter from Bishop Mountain, written at Ryland's instigation, recommending the latter's son for the position of deputy to Amyot, who explains that he has already offered the position to his own younger brother.

This letter concerns the procedure to be followed in the not unlikely event of the death of Mr. J. Taylor, an associate of Ryland's in the government of the colony. Amyot mentions the nation's unaffected grief at the death of the Princess Charlotte.

Amyot complains of Taylor's inefficiency in rendering accounts to him.

Amyot again complains of the difficulty of effecting a settlement with Taylor, and mentions arrangements for Bishop Mountain's retirement.

A short letter in which Amyot tells Ryland of the appointment of the Duke of Richmond as Governor of Canada; and mentions that Palmerston, Secretary at War, was shot at and wounded in the back by a supposed maniac, Lieutenant Davis, that morning at the door of the House.

13 Authograph letter(s) signed by the hand of the author, 1 Typed letter(s) signed by the author, 4 printed matter with holograph notations, in regard to personal matters.

13 Authograph letter(s) signed by the hand of the author, 1 Typed letter(s) signed by the author, 4 printed matter with holograph notations, in regard to personal matters.

13 Authograph letter(s) signed by the hand of the author, 1 Typed letter(s) signed by the author, 4 printed matter with holograph notations, in regard to personal matters.

13 Authograph letter(s) signed by the hand of the author, 1 Typed letter(s) signed by the author, 4 printed matter with holograph notations, in regard to personal matters.