BURNS
(John, 1858-1943, Labour Politician, first Working-Class Cabinet Minister)
Interesting Typed Letter Signed to Mr GIMSON
(Sydney Ansell, 1860-1938, from 1888 President of the Leicester Secular Society), saying he has "received from Mr Groves the letter with plans about the Desford School. I find that this is a matter for the Home Office in the first instance and that the Local Government Board do not come in at this stage. I have accordingly passed on the papers to the Home Secretary and asked that his Department will look into the case ...", 1 side 4to., Local Government Board headed paper, 19th December
Item Date:
1912
Stock No:
41698
£125
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BURNS
(John, 1858-1943, Labour Leader & Politician)
Fine signature and end of Autograph Letter Signed
Item Date:
0
Stock No:
11367
£10
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BURNS
(John, 1858-1943, Labour Leader & Politician)
Fine vintage postcard photo by the Rotary Photo Co., signed,
showing him half length, wearing a jacket and hat, 5½" x 3½", no place, no date, c.
Item Date:
1900
Stock No:
10705
£50
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BURNS
(John, 1858-1943, Labour Politician, first Working-Class Cabinet Minister)
Fine Autograph Letter Signed with initials to Mr GIMSON
(Sydney Ansell, 1860-1938, from 1888 President of the Leicester Secular Society), saying he understands “the position, neither the Town Clerk nor Diners Committee nor you should be expected by the politician, whether Labour Liberal or Tariff Reformer who are among the unemployed. I will see Leicester is not prejudiced by the wily conduct of some people...”, with original autograph envelope signed in full, 1 side 8vo., Local Government Board headed paper, 11th April
Item Date:
1907
Stock No:
43684
£95
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BURT
(Thomas, 1837-1922, M.P. and Trade Unionist)
Autograph Letter Signed to 'My dear Sir',
thanking him for a circular suggesting a new movement, saying "I view, not without concern, as you suggest, some of the recent developments of the Labour movement. But I am not at all despondent, having great faith in the common sense and justice of the great mass of the workmen", 4 sides 8vo., House of Commons, 3rd August
Item Date:
1896
Stock No:
12260
£45
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