BURDETT (Sir Francis, 1770-1844, Bart., M.P., Life-long Enemy of Corruption and Abuse)

Autograph Letter Signed to Mr Yearsley asking if he will "do me the favour to dine with me on Sunday 16th instead of Wed. 12th as I am reminded of an engagement to the Countess of Sales for that day ...", 1 side sm 8vo., together with a press cutting, St James Place, 10th February

Sir Francis campaigned especially for prison reform, individual liberty, and Catholic emancipation, being committed to the Tower in 1810 for breach of privilege in the Commons. He married in 1793 Sophia, daughter of Thomas Coutts the banker, and was father to Baroness Burdett-Coutts (1814-1906).

Item Date:  1840

Stock No:  41718      £75

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