PEEL

saying I heard last night from more than one quarter that I had caused you some inconvenience... by my excuse for my unavoidable absence not having reached you in sufficient time, which compelled Mr. Fowler at the last moment to find a substitute to respond to a toast, I trust you will allow me to repeat my sincere regret for that, and at being deprived of the pleasure of meeting you, 4 sides 8vo., 70 Eaton Place, 10th November n.y., c.