LANSDOWNE (Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, 1780-1863, M.P. for Calne, Chancellor of the Exchequer, Abolitionist, 3rd Marquis)

Formal Autograph Letter in the third person to Mr Emerson saying he will "willingly agree to have his name in ... the list of patrons to the new Music Hall, in the confidence that the locality & architectural arrangements will be selected with all the care & deliberation due to the great importance of a proper selection being made ...", 3 sides 8vo., Bowood, 9th October

Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, 3rd Marquess of Lansdowne, known as Lord Henry Petty from 1784 to 1809, was a British statesman. In a ministerial career spanning nearly half a century, he notably served as Home Secretary and Chancellor of the Exchequer and was three times Lord President of the Council. He was the son of Prime Minister William Petty, 1st Marquess of Lansdowne (better known as the Earl of Shelburne) by his second marriage to Lady Louisa.

Item Date:  1842

Stock No:  41074      £125

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