BROUGHAM (Henry, 1778-1868, Anti-Slaver & Writer, Lord Chancellor 1830-1834, from 1830 Baron Brougham & Vaux)

Autograph letter signed 'H. Brougham', to 'My dear Mr. M', saying he "was exceedingly ob[li]g[e]d to you for so kindly executing my commission about the ice - But the man has not sent me his bill - & I dont know what his address is" and asking him "to transmit his bill to W. Brougham", (1795-1886, 2nd Baron Brougham), 2 sides 8vo., Brougham, Penrith, 'Thur[sda]y', no date, watermark neatly remargined on verso

In 1860, in recognition of his services to education and the suppression of slavery, Lord Brougham received a second patent of peerage with remainder to his brother William, M.P. for Southwark 1831- 1835 and Master in Chancery 1835-1840.

Item Date:  1846

Stock No:  14748      £30

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