ATHERTON (Sir William, 1806-1864, M.P., Barrister)

Autograph Letter Signed to 'Gentlemen', saying he understands "from my friend Mr. James Rogers that he has offered his Services to you in the capacity of Secretary of your undertaking", and from "an acquaintance of many years' standing" can state that "he is a gentleman of great natural talents ... assisted by an excellent education, and by the habit of literary composition ... he possesses an aptitude for Business, which I have seldom, or ever, witnessed in connexion with so much intellectual accomplishment", and recommends him "both on the score of talent and integrity", 3 sides 8vo., Brick Court, Temple, London, 28th September very light traces of spike hole and of gum on blank fourth side

Sir William was Solicitor-General and knighted, 1859, and Attorney-General 1861.

Item Date:  1844

Stock No:  16692      £20

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