Earl Grey to Lieut.-Governor Sir John Harvey, November 3, 1846

Henry George, third Earl Grey, was secretary of state for the colonies 1846 till 1852. Sir John Harvey was lieutenant-governor of Nova Scotia from 1846 to 1852.

Document Summary:
This letter makes it clear that Earl Grey supports responsible government. He argues that:

• The Legislative Council cannot be allowed to permanently obstruct legislation passed by the Assembly and supported by the public.
  
  
• The lieutenant-governor must make it clear that he will work with any party that commands public confidence, and not "in opposition to the opinion of the inhabitants."