STRICKLAND

saying that last night I was one in a large Majority for the Total abolition of Church Rates although only for leave to bring in a Bill, the Lords have already decided that altho' Church [Rates] are considered to be a charge upon Land &c yet that there are no means of enforcing the payment, he will gladly present any Petitions you send me, he always votes in favour of Oxford being thrown open to the Nation - without distinction of religious denomination, 3 sides 7¼ x 4½, London, 24th May