HARROWBY (Dudley Ryder, 1798-1882, M.P., from 1847 2nd Earl)

Autograph Letter Signed to 'Dear Sir', asking him to recall "what my promised contribution was", 2 sides 16mo., Exeter, 20th November old transparent strip in margin of verso without loss

The 2nd Earl was a Lord of the Admiralty, 1827-1828, held several cabinet posts, and was indefatigable as a reforming Tory. To him is due the first 'standing committee' of the Cabinet. By bringing together the heads of the Admiralty, War and Colonial Departments, it redeemed many of the errors made in the early stages of the Crimean War.

Item Date:  1863

Stock No:  50156      £35

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