" Lambton Castle, 12th Novernb,r 1534. Sun—I t is smith great
regret that I feel myself compelled to declare any inability to accept the invitation of wind' you apprizq nte. I have suffered so much front illness since my return front Scotlatai, that, after fulfilling my engagement to the Itcformen of Newcastle, I am advised to alystain. at present, from attending any public meet- ing. In these eiremnstauces. I can only entreat you to convey to the gentlemen win hate thus honoured me. my deep sense of the compliment they purposed offering me, and my regret that I am thus preveated meeting a body of meu who have so often amid X0 uoLly distinguished tiwInseireS in the cause of Reform.
" G. Hadfield, Esq."
" I am, Sir, your obliged humble servant, DURHAM."
Mr. THOMAS POTTER, of Manchester, has sent us the subjoined reply of Lord DURHAM to the invitation to a public dinner, which the Reformers of Manchester had resolved upon giving his Lordship. It will be seen that Lord DURHAM has been obliged to decline the honour, on account of his delicate health. The letter is addressed to one of the deputation.
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