W1/373/13

Thomas Creevey to Samuel Whitbread II.

4 April 1809

From: 1809 To: 1809

W A Maddocks in favour of Parliamentary reform. Period for introduction of reform most favourable. The stragglers would join the opposition which would be irresistable. Lords Milton [later 3rd Earl Fitzwilliam] & Althorp [later 3rd Earl Spencer] hot in pursuit of corruption. Asks how SW is disposed to Maddocks.

Transcript at W1/4440

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Creevey, Thomas,
Whitbread, Samuel II,
Maddocks, W A,
Fitzwilliam, Charles Wentworth-Fitzwilliam, 3rd Earl Fitzwilliam,
Spencer, John Charles, 3rd Earl Spencer

PARLIAMENT, reform movements, corruption