| Description | From Ealing Farm [London]. Thanks Willes for his account of the kingdom of Ireland. Comments on the war: no sign of peace. At Warwick all is peaceful: 'elections and their squabbles they are now no more'. He was in Warwick for a fortnight and received a paper from the townspeople, which he has delivered to 'those who are concerned for the Corporation', but even 'if things cannot be settled for our poor Town to satisfaction' that will not disturb friendly relations.The Corporation are chiefly relying on Mr Bromley, whom he thinks is a sensible and honest man. He hopes his son will be chosen as MP: he is 14 today, and is going to Edinburgh to study under Dr Robertson next month. After that he wants him to study at Oxford for a year or two. He comments that he chats on with Willes just as if they were walking at Newbold. His place at Ealing is very pretty, and very rural. The family are all together, and his wife and babe are well. The Castle Park 'comes on vastly', and the latest plantation along the verge of the Banbury road already looks charming. He has made a walk by the river side under Lodge Hill, which is to the credit of Will Roe, 'the best Eleve I ever had'. Thirty-two acres will be added to the Park this year from Barford Field. He is astonished at the number of trees planted: the great verge [by the Banbury Road] has taken 60,000 oaks plus firs and pines, but the nursery is still not destitute. He has a great stock of beech coming up, which will be used when marl pits in Barford Field are filled. He comments that if everyone was to plant trees properly it would cost little and 'how beautiful it would make ... all England look to the Traveler'. While at the Castle he spent much time with 'our Good Friend' Mr Wise, whose brother has recovered from his 'Sad & Extraordinary' accident. The weather was very good, but heavy rain set in after he left. He has just heard of the defeat of Beck by the King of Prussia. Signed 'W'. No address. |