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1820. Dec.r 28th.

Ed Blaquiere Paris to J. Bowring, Freemans Court Cornhill

"have completed that task: he is now before them as he
"should be, it is for them to profit by his labours in any way
"they like. For my own part, I have never lost sight of our
"own country, in my wishes to see Mr. B's principles adopted
"in Spain-it has always occurred to me, that this was the
"surest way of rendering them useful at home. Indeed, I sh.d
"feel truly mortified, if I imagined that we should not live
"to see him estimated as he deserves in the United Kingdom.
"I am glad to find that our opinion of the Spanish Constitutionalists
"is in perfect unison. I fear, however, that we shall
"differ somewhat in one respect.-as to their number. The new
"code is certainly got up in a radical spirit, and, as you truly
"observe, the Cortes have done wonders, but I am very much
"inclined to believe that they have been greatly stimulated by
"the press and public opinion. You ask me what is Riego's
"opinion? I am told by every body that he abhors all thoughts
"of innovation, whether it be in the shape of an upper chamber
"or otherwise, and I think his conduct throughout seems to justify my
"belief. I have, indeed, an exalted notion of his character, and
"can only repeat that his faults appear to me as of the most
"pardonable kind. I am not acquainted with the affair of

"I suppose they are old friends independendent of political
"considerations. Upon the whole, we have no right to be dissatisfied
"with the Cortes, two more such sessions, and a little
"public credit, would add greatly to the miracle of the revolution.
"Under any other circumstances but those you mention, I
"should be exceedingly gratified as the thought of our meeting here.
"I have heard with pain of you not being so well as your
"friends could wish. Should you cross the channel, I trust it
"will be to acquire new health, and if Spain agrees with your
"Constitution, it is very hard indeed if you can not render
"it quite as profitable professionally as Eng.d. In this case, renovated
"health, and a more genial climate, will be no trifling
"items to place on the Creditor side of your moral and physical
"leger! A thousand thanks for your short though pithy favour
"of the 21. and not fewer for the obliging offers of introductions
"contained in that and the former. From the facilities already
"experienced in presenting myself to the really great
"men of this place, it seems very unlikely that I shall have
"need of your friendly efforts. B. Constant, has behaved in the
"civilest manner to me, and both himself and his friends of the
"Courrier Français are already co-operating with us! I saw the
"venturous and venerable Gregoire yesterday: he received your
"message, and inquired for you with the solicitude of a father, offered
"to serve me in any way he could, and promised a
"list of the Bramin's works in his possesion when I see him
on

Identifier: | JB/013/124/001 "JB/" can not be assigned to a declared number type with value 13.
Date_1	1820-12-28	Marginal Summary Numbering
Box	013	Main Headings	rid yourselves of ultramaria
Folio number	124	Info in main headings field	ed blaquiere paris to j. bowring freemans court cornhill
Image	001	Titles
Category	correspondence	Number of Pages	2
Recto/Verso	recto	Page Numbering	d3 / e3 / d4 / e4
Penner	john flowerdew colls	Watermarks	j whatman 1819
Marginals		Paper Producer	john flowerdew colls
Corrections		Paper Produced in Year	1819
Notes public		ID Number	4573
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