I am quite satisfied of the proper way of recurring to the subject, which is that Wynn should mention it to Lord Liverpool as a private hint, and it would be immediately settled; for be assured the King does not object, but that it is owing to some mistake, or loss of letter, and requiring an explanation--through Wynn would be much the easiest mode, and not make it of too much importance; for I think you should consider the thing as a matter almost of course, and not place more importance upon it than that which of course belongs to the incivility of not answering your letter, and this really I cannot but think is unintentional. Lady J---- is come back from Paris, abusing the K---- most violently, and regretting she ever was such an idiot as to suffer her boys to go to the Coronation. In short, there is nothing she does not say against him--and what do you think for? Because he has conferred the Dukedom of Buckingham on you, when Lord J---- was the proper representative of the title. This is very good, but I am not sorry the King should find these Opposition ladies not quite so disposed towards him. Plunket still undecided as to his motion, which, for my own part, I hope he will not bring on, for be assured neither his nor Canning's has the chance of succeeding in the House of Lords, and the Lansdownes are only urging it because they see, or flatter themselves they see, the prospect of discussion thereby in the Cabinet. The Report, as was expected, from the Agricultural Committee, is a miserable performance, concocted by Bankes, and affording no one benefit of any sort or kind, saving this, which in my opinion is valuable--an acknowledgment that Parliament can do nothing for the relief of the farmer. I think Lord King looks foolish and awkward, as well he ought. His conduct is universally blamed. Ever, my dear Duke, Most faithfully yours, W. H. F. P.S.--The King comes to town on the 18th to remain for some little time. Does not return to Brighton, but, on his leaving town, goes to the Cottage at Windsor. The Catholic question as introduced this session by Mr. Canning, created more than its customary amount of political excitement, because, though one in which the Duke of Buckingham, his family and friends, had long taken a consistent interest, it was pressed forward by the Opposition to embarrass the recent coalition and the Government. The reader will shortly see the result. THE RIGHT HON. CHARLES W. WYNN TO THE DUKE OF BUCKINGHAM. Whitehall, April 4, 1822. MY DEAR B----, I called to-day upon Plunket, and found him still in great doubt as to the course which it might be expedient for him to pursue on the Catholic question during the present session.