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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 us 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 donde 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 excelsed 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 ore genial climate, will be no trifling
items to place on the Credito side of your moral and physical
leger! A thousand thanks for your short though pishy 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
Courtier Francais 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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