CRAIG (Sir James Gibson, 1765-1850, Politician)

Long Autograph Letter Signed marked 'Private' to Mark, enclosing "testimonials in favour of Mr Wright ... He is I believe very deserving & what is rare - right in his Politics ... I heard lately Sir Jas Wright had got a pension from Govt of £200 p.a. - I did not believe it ... there is not a greater swindler or fellow who better deserves hanging in the Kingdom - He utterly ruined an old gentleman ..." and he lists his other crimes "He was obliged to decamp to America when the expos‚ took place ...", 7 sides 8vo., Edinburgh, 2nd February



Item Date:  1837

Stock No:  5793      £35

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