ASQUITH (Herbert Henry, Earl of Oxford & Asquith, 1852-1928, Prime Minister)

Autograph Formal Letter in the third person saying that “The Chancellor of the Exchequer will have the honour of dining with the Lord May & Lady Mayoress... Mrs Asquith is unfortunately prevented by ill health from coming with him...”, 2 sides 8vo., 20 Cavendish Square, headed paper, no date

In 1886 he was adopted as Liberal candidate for East Fife, a seat he held for over thirty years. In 1892, he was appointed as Home Secretary in Gladstone's fourth ministry, remaining in the post until the Liberals lost the 1895 election. In the decade of opposition that followed, Asquith became a major figure in the party, and when the Liberals regained power under Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman in 1905, Asquith was named as Chancellor of the Exchequer. In 1908, Asquith succeeded him as prime minister, with David Lloyd George as chancellor.

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Stock No:  42410      £150

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