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, for which they struggled and bled in the senate and in the field, and by which they were victorious and renowned—I anticipate from it's influence a vigorous and well-regulated Government, and a free united and obedient People.—For these reasons it is that I feel and avow myself enthusiastically interested in it's success.

But let us clearly understand each other. I have already stipulated that the Reform which I would be inclined to support should originate from it's proper source, and be conducted with a due mixture of firmness and moderation.

In the first place therefore I must unequivocally declare to you, that, in my opinion, such meetings as that at the Crown and Anchor are neither proper nor competent to give the first shape and impression to this Political renovation.