The Creevey Papers
Thomas Creevey, Journal entry, 14 October 1809
“Sat., Oct. 14th.—We leave Gosforth for Low Gosforth. Little
done or said at Gosforth during our stay about politicks. Charles Brandling all for Canning against
Castlereagh, but evidently shook in his attachment to
Canning from Castlereagh’s letter and statement in the papers, and
Canning’s reply. Damns ![]()
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Perceval, Eldon and above all the
Grenvilles—in favor of Lord
Grey.
Charles John Brandling (1769-1826)
Of Gosforth House; educated at St. John's College, Cambridge, he was a Tory MP for
Newcastle-upon-Tyne (1798-1812), brother-in-law of Thomas Creevey, and founder of the
Newcastle Pitt Club.
Charles Grey, second earl Grey (1764-1845)
Whig statesman and lover of the Duchess of Devonshire; the second son of the first earl
(d. 1807), he was prime minister (1831-34).
Spencer Perceval (1762-1812)
English statesman; chancellor of the exchequer (1807), succeeded the Duke of Portland as
prime minister (1809); he was assassinated in the House of Commons.
John Scott, first earl of Eldon (1751-1838)
Lord chancellor (1801-27); he was legal counsel to the Prince of Wales and an active
opponent of the Reform Bill.
