For Manchester (this is secret) I hope to have Mr.
Fraser of Clifton--a very notable man, in the first rank of knowledge and experience on the question of education.

Many pressed him for Salisbury.
I can truly say that every Bishop who has been appointed has been chosen simply as the best man to be had.
Ah! when will you spend that month here, which I shall never cease to long for ?--Ever affectionately yours, W.E.

GLADSTONE.
Rev.Dr.CANDLISH to DEAN RAMSAY.
52 Melville Street, 7th Dec.

1870.
Dear Dean Ramsay--I should have acknowledged yours of the 1st sooner.

I cannot say that I regret the conclusion to which you have come, though.