“I have only this instant ascertained that Lord Sidmouth will not be in town till Monday; and that his letters go to him tonight at Weymouth.
“I can give no advice as to the forwarding the papers by express: but I think it right to lose no time in returning them, as you say that the parties are desirous of doing so.
“I remain,
“Your most obedient and faithful
Servant,
“The other course would be to carry the papers to Mr. Hobhouse, the Under Secretary of the Home Department, before post time.
“I ought to mention that I received your packet only on my arrival here, about a quarter of an hour ago.”
