During the following three months he again devotes much time to communal affairs, attending committees of schools and charitable institutions.
October 15th.—Political events of great importance attract his attention. He calls with Mr N. M. Rothschild on Prince Esterhazy, who says that Canning and Villele are trying every means to settle a representative constitution for Spain.
October 22nd.—The entry states, "Received an express that the differences between the Russians and Turks are amicably settled."
October 29th.—He frequently attends meetings of the elders in this and the following month, also orders blankets for distribution among the poor.
December 12th.—The king sends a message to the House to the effect that five hundred troops would be sent to Portugal.
December 14th.—The King of France's speech is considered very warlike.
The diary concludes with the following memorandum:—
"By the blessings of God, prepare for a trip to Jerusalem. Get letters of introduction from Lord Auckland for Malta, and from J. Alexander for Constantinople. Study Italian, French, and Hebrew."