From Henry Goulburn   9 December 1825

Sir

Understanding that other Candidates for the representation of the University are now actively engaged in soliciting the Votes of the Members of the Senate, I trust that I shall be pardoned for this early applying to you for your Vote and Interest at the ensuing Election.

The principles upon which I venture to solicit your support, are those upon which I have uniformly acted during the seventeen years I have been in Parliament, during that period it has ever been my constant endeavour to maintain the established Institutions of the Country, to advance the cause of Religion and Learning, and to uphold, as essential to both, the interests of the University and of the established Church.

Should I be so fortunate as to obtain your support, I can confidently assure you, that you will neither find me ungrateful for the obligation conferred upon me, nor unmindful of the principles to which I shall feel that I have been endebted for your favor.

I have the honour to be

Sir,

Your most obed^thumble serv^t

Henry Goulburn