PITT MAKES HIS FIRST APPLICATION TO STAND FOR PARLIAMENT FOR CAMBRIDGE AT THE AGE OF 20
PITT
(William, ‘The Younger’, 1759-1806, Prime Minister)
Fine Autograph Letter Signed to the an unnamed correspondent
saying that it is his “intention to offer myself a Candidate to represent the University of Cambridge at the General Election, and other Candidates having already declared themselves I am under the necessity of submitting my wishes as soon as possible to all the Members of the Senate. I flatter myself you will think this a sufficient Apology for the Liberty I take in troubling you with this Application, and allow me to assure you that I should esteem the honor of your Support a very particular Obligation...”, 1 side 4to., Pembroke Hall, 18th October
Item Date:
1779
Stock No:
41671
£750
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PITT
(William, 'The Younger', 1759-1806, Prime Minister)
Clerk Written Letter Signed to the Revd E. Glover in Norwich
saying that "the repeated Marks which I have had the happiness to receive of the partiality and Confidence of the University of Cambridge encourage me again to offer myself as a Candidate for the honour of representing it in Parliament, and I take the liberty of requesting your Interest and Support. I flatter myself that it will not be necessary for me to Solicit the Attendance of such of my Friends as are at a distance, but it there should arise any appearance of a Contest, I trust you will allow me to trouble you with a further application ...", 1 sides 4to., with integral autograph leaf, Pembroke Hall, 29th June
Item Date:
1802
Stock No:
41492
£575
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PLIMSOLL
(Samuel, 1824-1898, Politician and Social Reformer)
Autograph Letter Signed to William Middlebrook
thanking him for his "kind letter received this morning relative Spen valley division. I am not in a position however to acquiesce in the very flattering proposal contained therein ...", 1 side 8vo., 28 Park Lane, 17th August
Item Date:
1885
Stock No:
39749
£475
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POLLITT
(Harry, 1890-1960, Communist Politician)
Fine signature on card
Item Date:
0
Stock No:
8356
£15
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POLLOCK
(Sir Jonathan Frederick, 1783-1870, Chief Baron of the Exchequer, 1st Bt.)
Autograph envelope panel signed to Mr Radley at Liverpool,
n.d., c.
slight defects at corners from laying down
Item Date:
1840
Stock No:
50803
£15
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