FORSTER (William Edward, 1818-1886, Liberal Cabinet Minister)

Autograph Letter Signed to 'Dear Sir', saying "ask Hodgson for Sprunt's character which I sent him - I think he would suit you", 1 side 8vo., London, Saturday no date, c.

Son-in-law of Arnold of Rugby and nephew of Elizabeth Fry, Forster carried the Endowed Schools Bill, and the Elementary Schools Bill of 1870, which for the first time provided universal primary education, the foundation of state schooling as we know it. Probably referring to William Valentine Hodgson, 1815-1880, Educational Reformer, who assisted in the enquiry into Primary Education, 1858.

Item Date:  1877

Stock No:  12461      £15

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