You will see by the enclosed, what has been done in the Grand National Convention; The Variety of Sentiment and Contending Interests are objects almost unsurmountable objections to any Plan; the Speeches are not fully inserted, but the Substance is In my private opinion—all will end in a just and Equitable place Bill, which in a few sessions will prove a real reform—and to which there cannot be so many objections.

I still keep up the Idea of our entering into a Treaty Seperately and distinctly with the united States of North America, but I cannot do it without your Excellencys assistance and advice; I hope, therefore, (on the part of a Nation) who always Supported the Just Claims of the United States to be honoured with your advice; I am anxious to unite both Countries in the bonds of frendship and Commerce; America never had a more Sincere or warmer advocate and friend than I and my friends here, were—when the very mention of our Principles were deemed Treason.

Our Parliament is dayly sinking in the Estimation of the public; Prodigality and Profusion—Venality and its attendant consequences, direct its proceedery—the People will be Drove to Violent resolutions; such Conduct cannot long be ended, it must—be resisted—from Vice to Vice they are dayly running, and every hour adds new distress to the People. I wish we were a thousand Leagues removed from a Selfish wicked Ministry, whose sole View is the Slavery of the People and the Aggrandising of themselves.

So much was their own friends ashamed of them, that the Prime (who hourly expects to be made a Judge) left them on my motion for Supporting the City Petition—Leinsters Corrupted Duke, and Shannons profligacy gave way to Truth, and their Squadrons joined us on that division at 8 oClock, the house was Cleared and Kept Shut for two Days; Such violent Speeches never occurred in any Parliament; the People have been grosly insulted.

I am obliged to make this a Short Note—but am desired to assure your Excellency and your Worthy Grandson of Lady Newenhams and my Constant wishes for your health and Prosperity; I entreat the honor of a few Lines from you—when convenient—I have the Honor to be with long sentiment of Respect and Esteem Your Excellencys Most Obedient and Humble Servant