TALBOT4144

Alnwick Castle

13^th October 1840

Sir

I am induced by the partiality of my friends, to offer myself as a Candidate for the important Office of Chancellor, ¹ which has become vacant by the decease of the venerable Marquis Camden, ² & I am induced to do so with more confidence in consequence of my close Official connection with The University.

Should you deem me worthy of your choice for an Office so honorable and so dignified, I can with sincerity assure you that my best exertions shall be devoted to maintain the true Interests of the University.

I have the Honor to be
Sir,
Your obedient Servant

Northumberland

P.S. The Election will take place on Wednesday the 21^st instant.

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