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A Memoir of the Reverend Sydney Smith
Chapter X
Sir Robert Peel to Sydney Smith, 6 May 1844
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Chapter II
Chapter III
Chapter IV
Chapter V
Chapter VI
Chapter VII
Chapter VIII
Chapter IX
Chapter X
Chapter XI
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“Whitehall, May 6th, 1844.
“Sir,

“I do not recollect that I ever made a promise of an appointment not actually vacant. I try to defer as long as possible the evil day which brings to me the invidious duty of selecting one from a hundred candidates, and disappointment to ninety-nine of them.

“But I am so sure that, when the particular vacancy mentioned in your letter shall occur, there will be no claim which it will give me greater satisfaction to comply with, than one brought under my notice by you, from such kind and benevolent motives as those which alone would induce you to write to me, that I do not hesitate a moment in making an exception from my general rule, and in at once giving you a promise, either that Mr. —— shall have the appoint-
314MEMOIR OF THE REV. SYDNEY SMITH.
ment you name, or one equally eligible; and not at a more distant period, if possible.

“All the return I shall ask from you is the privilege of renewing, when we meet, the honour of your acquaintance.

“I am, Sir, with sincere esteem,
“Your faithful servant,
“Robert Peel.”