COBBETT
(William, 1762-1835, Soldier, Farmer and Writer, Radical Reformer, from 1832 M.P. for Oldham)
Autograph Letter Signed to Mr Halliwell
telling him that he had "duely received the Petition, and I wrote to inform the parties of it, but it has not been as it was last year. I have been in attendance every day, and so has Mr Fielden, with a Petition of his. I have about eighteen Petitions, and never have been able, yet, to present one. I am exceedingly sorry that you should have had any trouble about it, or that the Petitioners should have had any trouble. I am here for a change of air, in the hopes of getting rid of the worst cold and hoarseness that I ever had in all my life. I beseech you, therefore, to excuse me for writing so short ...", 1 side 8vo., Normandy Farm, 9th April
Item Date:
1834
Stock No:
41107
£575
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COBDEN
(Richard, 1804-1865, Statesman)
Signature and date
on a small piece, 2½" x 1½", no place, no date
Item Date:
0
Stock No:
38649
£35
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COBDEN SUPPORTS THE MOVEMENT TO REDUCE DUTY ON WINE
COBDEN
(Richard, 1804-1865, Statesman)
Autograph Letter Signed to B. Oliveira
saying that he is "unhappily prevented from attending the Festival to be held on the 9th inst to promote the reduction of the Wine Duties, I trouble you with a line to say that the object of the demonstration has my hearty sympathy. Although I have always been in favor of applying the principles of Free Trade to our own legislation, without waiting for the concurrent action of other Countries, yet I see with pleasure that many French & other foreign visitors are expected to be present at your meeting, for as they are known to be advocates of Commercial freedom, I take it for granted that they consider that a reduction of our duties on their great staple export would assist them in their effort to diminish the imposts on our production in their Country ...", 3 sides 8vo., on mourning paper, Midhurst 8th July
Item Date:
1856
Stock No:
39482
£375
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COBDEN
(Richard, 1804-1865, Statesman)
Autograph Letter Signed to W. R. Baillie
telling him that "At present no day is fixed for my motion - I stand second on the motion paper for the 30th, but am afraid I shall not be able to come on - it is very difficult by the rules of the House to choose the time when a member will bring in a motion, it is in fact altogether contingent upon the lottery of a ballot ...", 2 sides 8vo., London, 19th April
Item Date:
1850
Stock No:
39416
£150
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COBDEN SENDING SIGNATURES OF ANTI-CORN LAW LEAGUE MEMBERS
COBDEN
(Richard, 1804-1865, Statesman)
Autograph Letter Signed to Miss Smith
sending her "six signatures for your collection of League autographs ...", 1 side 8vo., London, 3rd April
Item Date:
1845
Stock No:
41108
£125
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