This political diary covers the time period of 1828-1830 and provides an intimate look into the politics and politicians of the era. Baron Colchester, a prominent political figure, provides insightful commentary on the events of his time. The diary includes not only political events but also personal accounts of his life and interactions with friends and colleagues. This is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in politics and history of the early 19th century. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.