HC Deb 21 July 1828 vol 19 cc1776-7

The House being met, the Clerk at the Table acquainted the House, that he had received a Letter from Mr. Speaker, which he read to the House as followeth:—

New Palace Yard, 21st July 1828.

"Sir—I request you will acquaint the House with the great concern I feel at not being able to attend their service this day, in consequence of the death of the Archbishop of Canterbury, who died this morning at eleven o'clock. I am, Sir, very faithfully yours, C. MANNERS SUTTON.

"John Henry Ley, Esq.

Clerk of the House of Commons."

Whereupon it having been moved, That the House do adjourn till to-morrow; the Clerk (to whom those who spoke addressed themselves, in the absence of the Speaker), by direction of the House, put the question for adjourning the House till to-morrow. And the House accordingly adjourned.