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THE PRIME MINISTER URGING HIS FOLLOWERS TO SUPPORT THE REFORM BILL
GREY
(Charles, 1764-1845, 2nd Earl, Prime Minister of the Reform Bill)
Fine Letter Signed to "My Lord"
saying that "s the second Reading of the Bill for the Reform in Parliament is paid for Monday the 3rd of October, I most earnestly request Your Lordship's attendance. It is unnecessary for me to call Your Lordship's attention to the paramount importance of this Question or to remind Your Lordship how essential the presence of the Friends of the measure is on that day ...", 2 sides 4to., Downing Street, 29th September
blank top left hand corner neatly removed
In 1830, following the death of George IV and when the Duke of Wellington resigned on the question of Parliamentary reform, the Whigs finally returned to power, with Grey as Prime Minister. In 1831, he was made a member of the Order of the Garter. His term was a notable one, seeing passage of the Reform Act 1832, which finally saw the reform of the House of Commons, and the abolition of slavery throughout almost all of the British Empire in 1833 with the Slavery Abolition Act. The passing of the Reform Act was one of the most notable achievements of Grey's premiership.
Item Date:
1831
Stock No:
40999
£375
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