From H. Bunbury 9 October 1844

My dear Sir,

You must have thought me very unpunctual, or uncivil, or ungrateful for your kind communications: but I have to plead that I was occupied by a load of business before I left home, & that I was very unwell &, on account of inflammation in my eyes, unable to write by candlelight. Your last letter, enclosing that from M ^r Hughes, caught me as I was getting into my travelling carriage. I am very glad that we are to have the benefit of his cooperation; & I hope he will be named as one of our District Inspectors.

Your publications in the Bury Papers have done a great deal of good, and I know that they attract much attention. If we can once bring the Squires & Farmers to think and to test the value of their prejudices, we shall do.

I have a rec. ^d a valuable paper from a Clergyman in Glostershire respecting Parish Clubs, parts of which I will try to send you for the information of the Club Section.

Believe me | My Dear Sir| Very truly yours | H E Bunbury