Correspondence of Lieut.-Col. J. L. Philips. 47 



Manchester Infirmary. He not only received it with the attention of a Man 

 of general humanity, but w th the highest admiration of the exertions that must 

 have been called forth to bring into effect so unanimous, and large Subscrip- 

 tions — And before I left Clifton, I learnt the Committee at Bristol had Pro- 

 posals in readiness w c h it was hop'd would produce a certain harmony if not 

 unanimity in Opinions — wch is more wanted than Money — in short without it 

 money in all employs is but a burthen. 



You will be sorry to hear the same Month I gave through you to the 

 Infirmary, the Profits of the 3d Edition of my Ramble— that * » * * 

 ****** — and we can only come in, as common Creditors. 

 Unfortunate as it is, I am rejoiced that I had previously paid every printing 

 expence of my Book, and I rejoice at heart, of adding through my humble 

 Talents towards the Funds of a charity that I have long bore in mind. 



The Sale has been more than I expected, and the expences not less— and 

 more Copies might have gone off — but after being advertized I stopt the Sale in 

 consequence of the defalcation of the Unfortunate Person * * * * * 

 — but enough — 



Mr. Chadwick looks better than almost any Man of his years but is ailing 

 ■ — Mr. Tom Johnson is the most wonderful for he still keeps up the appearance 

 of youth and steps with alacrity — I cannot keep up with him : he is at present 

 at Bath and it is a great pleasure to keep up an intercourse w'h two good old 

 Manchester Stocks — who were Beaus when we were Boys and to speak as a 

 Lancashire Man, are still farrantly. 



I am Dr Sir Yours most faithfully 

 London 240 Oxford St JOS BUDWORTH 



Jan 25th 181 1 



The closing years of Colonel Philips's life seem to have 

 been to some extent clouded with controversy and dis- 

 appointment. We find him successively resigning" the 

 various public positions which he held. He appears to 

 have complained bitterly of the decline of local public 

 spirit and its sacrifice to merely commercial considerations ; 

 and he seems to have felt that his own efforts for the benefit 

 of Manchester and Salford were not adequately supported 

 by the gentry of the neighbourhood, who, at least in his 

 opinion, had become somewhat lethargic. The following 

 documents relate to this period : — 



Manchester April 9. 181 1. 

 Sir. 



We your Sergeants humbly submit this for youi Consideration, hoping you 

 will as on former occasions use your interest in our behalf. We Rest Confident 

 of your opinion of us whilst under your Command, and willingly hope your 



