Description | Leicester Stanhope [5th Earl of Harrington] to John Bowring, 16 Jan 1828. Reports meeting with Craufurd, when they discussed payment to Bowring for articles (to be 'handsomely paid for'); and urges him to write articles for the Times and Herald, to win over 'the Tyrants'. Suggests inducing the City People to petition against the Stamp Act, and in favour of free trade. Headed 'Confidential'. |