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that this letter should be placed in your hands upon your
landing,
“I have been commissioned by the Queen to form an
Administration, and I have endeavoured so to frame it, that
' should contain representatives of all sections of the Liberal
Party, convinced as I am that no government constructed
"Pon any other basis could have sufficient prospect of dura-Hon,
 or would be sufficiently satisfactory to the country.
“Mr. Milner Gibson has most handsomely consented to
Waive all former difficulties, and to become a member of the
Uw Cabinet. I am most exceedingly anxious that you
Should gongent to adopt the same line, and I have kept open
for you the office of President of the Board of Trade, which
“Ppeared to me to be the one best suited to your views, and
bo the distinguished part which you have taken in public life.
[shay be very glad to see you, and to have personal com-Bunication
 with you as soon as may be convenient to you
0 your arrival in London, and I am;
“ My dear Sir, :
“ Yours faithfully,
« ParmERSTON.’

1859.
Ar. 55.

The invitation was supported by a letter which was sent
8 the same time by Lord Palmerston’s most important
Yolleague Sra

s Chesham Place, June 25th, 1859.
“ My pear Mr Coppex,—Lord Palmerston will have
Written to you to offer you a seat in his Cabinet.
“ An attempt has been made, more or less wisely, to form
% government from various sections of Liberals. Recent
“Peeches have prevented the offer of a cabinet office to Mr.
Bright, This is much to be regretted ; bu if you accept,
hia 2ocession may take plsce heresfter. If you refuse, I do