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78 Engine) was commenced in consequence of that interview; and after Mr. Babbage had received the first grant of 1,500l. on the 7th of August, 1823.

Haying thus shown that the light in which Mr. Goulburn viewed these transactions was founded on a misconception, Mr. Babbage requested Lord Ashley to inquire whether the facts to which he had called Mr. Goulburn's attention might not induce him to reconsider the subject. And in case Mr. Goulburn should decline revising his opinion, then he wished Lord Ashley to ascertain the opinion of Government, upon the contingent questions which he enclosed ; viz.—

The following statement was also enclosed:—

In January, 1830, Mr. Babbage wrote to Lord Goderich,