Autograph Letter, signed on the first page, to Buxton Morrish, thanking him for the Golden Wedding Album, now staying with the Gladstones, Mr Gladstone “deeply delighted with the sweep of the three seats. One is almost awed by the impetus it must give to the cause”.4 pp. 3 x 4 inches, light staining only to three pages. With the original envelope, postmarked Chester.Hawarden Castle, Chester, 12 October 1889.
Uncommon. Lucy Caroline Cavendish, also known as Lady Frederick Cavendish, (née Lyttelton; 1841-1925), pioneer of women's education. Her husband, Lord Frederick Cavendish, was murdered by Irish republicans on 6 May 1882, the same day he took the oath of office of Chief Secretary for Ireland.