Draft, in the hand of William Godwin.

Concerning the possiblity of a civil service position; the Whig party; et al.

Mentions [Richard Brinsley] Sheridan; [Lord Dudley, [John] Ward]; Earl Grey [Charles] Grey; [?William] Lambton; [George] Canning; Sir J[ames] M[ackintosh]; [Lord Lauderdale, [James] Maitland]; [Lord Holland, [Henry Vassall] Fox]; [Charles] Fox

Incipit: It is now nearly three years...

See also similar drafts, dated 2 Dec. 1830, at MS. Abinger c. 20 (fols. 30-1, 32-3). This draft, or the 1830 drafts, possibly given an incorrect year date by Godwin