There are many reasons for your now not sending the letter.
Supposing another to be chosen - he is sure to learn that you have endeavored
to secure the prize [either to Chadwick or Lowe] it would be for Lord Grey
and this might militate against your usefulness. But indeed the more I think
of it the more I am inclined to urge you now not to send the letter.
It now
distinctly rests with the Cabinet
[Sincerely Yours]
John F. Clark
Between your pressing the appt. on Lord P. and on the Queen, would be in the
eyes of C. or L. very great.
I mean either could quite understand the
former but resent the latter as an unfair exercise of irresponsible influence.
Lord Palmerston having read your first letter to the Queen I think the
matter as far as you are concerned should there rest - your answer to the
solicitor of such aid is that finding this you conceived farther interference
in so delicate a matter would be more likely to do harm than good.
I really
think it would. Lord Palmerston and the Queen are both in full possession
of your sentiments in the matter.
Yours Sincerely
John F. Clark
