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The Founders of Canterbury

The Bishop of Norwich

The Bishop of Norwich.

Reigate, 19th. July, 1850.

My Dear Lord,

—I have been complimented by being asked to request a favour from you. It is supposed that you may be inclined to oblige me, though if they did but know how often you have done so, they might think that I have exhausted your kindness. The petitioners are the body of Canterbury colonists about to sail for their destination: and a very remarkable body they are as respects numbers, education, station and personal character. I have seen nothing to be compared with it before. Their request is that you will honour them with your company on Saturday next, the 27th, when they are to have a sort of leave-taking party (or breakfast) on board the ships at Blackwall. I have reason to believe that many people of the first distinction (ladies as well as gentlemen) will be present; and I rather hope that Lord and Lady Grey, and Lord and Lady John Russell may be induced to come. There is to be speaking. I know from experience that the occasion is very interesting. If there should be any ladies of your family disposed to witness the curious scene, I will beg that their names may be inserted in the formal card that will be sent to you.