Robert Peel, Esq., &c.
Despatch of Lord Liverpool to Sir George Prevost.
Downing Street, Sept. 16, 1811.
Sir: Mr. Henry, who will have the honor of delivering this letter, is the gentleman who addressed to me the memorial, a copy of which I herewith transmit, and to whom the accompanying letter from Mr. Peel was written by my direction.
In compliance with his request, I now fulfil the assurance which I have given of stating to you my opinion of the ability and judgment which Mr. Henry has manifested on the occasions mentioned in his memorial, and of the benefit the public service might derive from his active employment in any public situation in which you should think proper to place him.
I am, sir, your most obedient, humble servant,
LIVERPOOL.
To Sir George Prevost, Baronet, &c.
[The following is the report of the Secretary of State, communicated to the Senate by the Message of the 12th March, 1812.]
Department of State, March 12, 1812.