GOSCHEN (George Joachim, 1831-1907, F.R.S., Liberal Unionist Statesman, Chancellor of the Exchequer 1886-1892, from 1900 1st Viscount)

Autograph Letter Signed to 'Dear Sir', regretting he is "obliged to send back your card without a contribution ... there are so many places where there are special claims on me for assistance towards church building and similar objects", and hoping "that you will know that my reply must not be construed to mean want of interest in your arduous task", 3 sides 8vo., Seacox Heath, Hawkhurst, Kent, 10th August n.y., c. light trace of lying down on blank fourth side

Besides many important posts at home, Lord Goschen in 1876 regulated Egyptian finances and in 1880 as ambassador extraordinary made Turkey fulfil her treaty obligations to Greece.

Item Date:  1895

Stock No:  14979      £35

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