No further reference is made to this interview by Dr. Ryerson. But in a letter from him, dated 21st July, he says:--
I was applied to, and did, in my individual capacity, communicate to the Colonial Secretary frequently, and in one or two instances at great length, on the posture of Canadian affairs; and the parties and principal questions which have divided and agitated the Canadian public. I repeatedly received the thanks of the Secretary of State for the Colonies, for the pains which I had taken in these matters; but what influence my communications may have had, or may have, on the policy of His Majesty's Government towards the Canadas is not for me to say, as I desired Lord Glenelg not to assume, _prima facie_, as correct, any of my representations, but to examine my authorities--to weigh my arguments--to hear what could be said by others--as I had no friends to recommend to office, and no personal interests to promote, only the religious and general peace and prosperity of the Canadas, and the maintenance of a firm and mutually beneficial connection between these Colonies and the parent State.
I think I have good reason to believe that much more correct and decided views are entertained by His Majesty's ministers and many public men in England, in respect to the interests and government of the Canadas, than were possessed by them six months ago; and that all of those inhabitants of the Colonies, who patriotically maintain their Christian and constitutional allegiance, will ensure the respect, equal and firm protection, and parental regard of their Sovereign and his government, by whatever party it may be administered.
In a letter from London, dated 26th July (page 154), Dr. Ryerson says:--Mr. William Lunn, of Montreal, has just arrived from Quebec. He informs me that--
My letters to the London _Times_, on Hume and Roebuck, have produced the most amazing effect upon the public mind of the Province, of anything that I ever wrote. To the Lord be all the praise for his great goodness, after all our toil and suffering. There is nothing like integrity of principle and faithfulness in duty, in humble dependence upon the Lord, and with an eye to His glory!
[49] The British North American Association of Merchants had these letters reprinted from _The Times_ newspaper, and a copy sent to each member of Parliament, both of the Lords and Commons. They were signed, "A Canadian."