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subjects are perfectly liberal and enlightened), either 

 with some articles, or at any rate with materials for 

 these, and I should be glad to have any suggestions 

 that may occur to you upon these subjects, in addi- 

 tion to those which you have already mentioned in 

 the course of conversation. I wish you would also 

 take the trouble of mentioning this to Lord Lander- 

 dale, in case any hints should occur to him, as it 

 might rather seem odd if I were to write to him upon 

 a thing connected with the ' Edinburgh Review/ 



" I perceive a great change in the language and 

 behaviour of the people here since my last visit (in 

 1805). The Melvillcs have none of the confidence 

 and haughtiness which they formerly had, and, though 

 very happy with the present flourishing state of 

 things, manifestly look up to their adversaries with 

 fear and doubt. "With my best respects to Lady 

 Howick, I remain, with much esteem and respect, 

 most faithfully yours, HENRY BROUGHAM. 



" The Hollands are expected here in six or seven 

 days, and talk of remaining about a week on their way 

 to Duiibar." 



TO THE VISCOUNT IIOWICK. 



" GEORGE STREET, EDINBURGH, 

 November 7, 1807. 



"MY DEAR LORD HOWICK, Since I was favoured 

 with your last letter, I have heard several times from 

 London, respecting the consequences of the Copen- 

 hagen business. It seems to be generally admitted 



