Item 55 - Letter from Robert Pemberton Milnes to Thomas Davison Bland

2 sheets.

Boodles [Club]- Canal Bill might not pass second reading: much moderate support but A[ire] and C[alder] scaremongering has swayed some; it is known as the 'Robbery Bill'. Milnes has written a secret disclaimer, for production later, to allay fears about committing water supplies; encloses only printed copy [no longer present]. Would prefer a delayed second reading to ensure presence of MPS; does not favour A. & C. railway proposal as alternative. Country gentlemen have accepted the Corn Bill. Lowther predicts Government opposition to Canning's appointment as Premier. No diversions in town but Parliamentary business.