PEEL (Sir Robert, 1788-1850, Prime Minister 1834-1835 and 1841-1846, from 1830 2nd Baronet)

Fine Clerk written Letter Signed as Prime Minister to C. B. Massingford saying that he has "had the honour of receiving the Address signed by yourself and the Inhabitants of Alford and I beg leave to return my sincere thanks to the Parties who have done one the honour to subscribe their names, for this very flattering proof of their confidence ..." 1 sie 4to., Downing Street, 10th April

When King William IV asked Wellington to become Prime Minister in November 1834, he declined and Peel was selected instead, with Wellington serving as caretaker until Peel took office. Peel then issued the Tamworth Manifesto (December 1834), laying down the principles upon which the modern British Conservative Party is based. His first ministry was a minority government, dependent on Whig support and with Peel serving as his own Chancellor of the Exchequer. After only four months, his government collapsed and he served as Leader of the Opposition during the second government of the Viscount Melbourne.

Item Date:  1835

Stock No:  39386      £275

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