Reference
G/DDA148/4
Title
Letter from Samuel Whitbread to Marquess (precedes G/DDA148/3):
Date free text
14 & 15 May 1810
Production date
From: 1810 To: 1810
Scope and Content
Trusts to repetition of condescension & goodness always experienced on former occasions. Lordship's interest in county so great; large part of success at last election owing to your countenance & intelligent support of those bound to you by duty & attachment; cannot contemplate fresh struggle without help. Immediate reason that since last election, I have by agents in different parts of county, ascertained alterations in freehold; digested information; matured plan of collecting abroad & arranging at home, that it may be kept up & give immediate reference to every freeholder when wanted. Also have obtained co-operation of several gentlemen in different parts to look to particular districts & attend to them in emergency. The whole under my direction, assisted by able & judicious friends; in my name; though personal views will never extend beyond Bedford. Unfortunately lordship left England before arrangements sufficiently forward. Will you think me too bold if I solicit such instructions as may further my plans & relieve my anxiety? Political antagonists sore; with you on our side I should confide in success.Probable candidature of Tavistock & Pym; Pym's sterling sense & sound integrity; Tavistock evinces talents much beyond the common stamp; steadiness & strength of character at early age. Aware some negligences & omissions after last election; deep regret; pray oblivion of any past inadvertences.14 May 1810. P.S. [Later] Today at the House, with Tavistock & Mr. Adam, & Henry Smith, supported your interests on the petition of the South Wales coal-owners. 15 May
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