From 1846 until 1852 he was in Lord John Russell's cabinet as postmaster-general.

Lord John Russell just sat quietly and waited, preferring not to be noticed.

He opened them slowly when the butler announced Lord John Russell.

Lord John Russell waited patiently at Number 10 for his return.

Lord John Russell, diminutive and ancient, was at her side.

Lord John Russell said that "his heart always beat for the honour of England".

His letters to Lord John Russell on the latter question (1846) had a powerful influence in determining the action of the government.

Ten days after, Lord John Russell assumed the seals of office.

Lord John Russell was not sympathetic to this appeal.

Note (1787): Lord John Russell was a candidate, but declined going to the poll.