DERBY (Edward Stanley, 1826-1893, from 1851 Lord Stanley, from 1869 15th Earl of)

Autograph Note Signed 'S.', probably as Foreign Secretary (1866-1868 under his father and Disraeli), saying that "This cannot be left without some action ... I think Mr M. should be approved ... Is it worth while making any representation to M. Bernstorff?", 1 side 8vo., no place, no date, c.

Count Albrecht Bernstorff, (1809-1873), was the anglophile Prussian Ambassador 1853-1861. He played an important part in maintaining relations with Great Britain during the crises of 1864 (when Prussia attacked Denmark) and 1870-1871 (when she fought France).

Item Date:  1866

Stock No:  12371      £20

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