To H. B. Sheridan, Esq.
3, Charles Street, Oxford Road, Islington, April 8th, 1859.
Dear Sir,
Having received a letter after I had the pleasure of meeting you and your friends at Dudley, from Mr. LOCOCK, requesting me to return to town, I was unable to see you prior to my departure, and regret it is not in my power to meet you this evening. I have made you acquainted with certain facts, relative to the influence of the Priory, and the threats made use of relative to the Electors of Dudley. I assert such has been the fact, and beg to say, I will on any occasion publicly declare that the contents of my former note to you are most strictly true.
With my best wishes and respects to your Committee and Friends, believe me,
Yours, very faithfully,
JOHN BENTON.
To H. B. Sheridan, Esq., M.P.