21/41 In London, you have Malthus, George Ellis, the Roses, _cum pluribus aliis_. Richard Heber was with me when Murray came to my farm, and, knowing his zeal for the good cause, I let him into our counsels. In Mr.Frere we have the hopes of a potent ally. The Rev.Reginald Heber would be an excellent coadjutor, and when I come to town I will sound Matthias. As strict secrecy would of course be observed, the diffidence of many might be overcome. |