EDEN (Sir Anthony, Earl of Avon, 1897-1977, Prime Minister)

Typed Letter Signed with autograph salutation and subscription to Captain R. O. Skeggs thanking him for his invitation to “the Dinner which is being held by the Ex-Greenjackets Association in Birmingham... I am so sorry, but unfortunately I am already booked on that date and must therefore refuse. It was very good of you to invite me...”, 1 sie A4, 17 Fitzhardinge Street, 6th February

Written 7 months before the outbreak of WW2.
Anthony Eden had resigned as Foreign Secretary in February 1938, in protest at Chamberlain’s policy, especially with regard to Mussolini, though he did not remain out of favour, and visited the USA and Roosevelt in December 1938.re

Item Date:  1939

Stock No:  41811