Found 6 collections related to Politicians -- Great Britain -- 19th century -- Correspondence

Charles James Fox, English Whig politician. A supporter of the American and French Revolutions, he was also a campaigner against slavery, and an advocate of religious tolerance. Fox's scandalous predelictions for gambling and women led to his dubious distinction of being satirized in political cartoons more than any other figure in late 18th century Britain. · To a Messrs. Perregaux Co., at Rue Montblanc : 1 autograph letter signed : 20 Dec 1802 : (MISC 0531) : including an itemized account. less

George John Spencer, second Earl Spencer, British politician and book collector. · Autograph signature on a ticket to the coronation ceremony of George IV : 1821 : (MISC 1470j) : ticket formerly owned by the poet Samuel Rogers. Ticket area printed ("Abbey"); numbered in manuscript ("387"). Labeled "Poets Corner" in manuscript in the lower left corner; with the manuscript signature of Spencer in the lower right corner. "Peers Ticket" written on verso. Filed with under "Rogersana," following Samuel Rogers manuscripts. less

To Charles O'Hara, army officer and colonial governor : 1 autograph letter signed : 27 Oct 1793 : (MISC 0064) : from Beaconsfield : congratulating him that Toulon is still in England's hands, etc.; begins, "Some very pleasant things have happened to me lately ...". less

Autograph signature on Admiralty document : 13 Jan 1779 : (MISC 0482) : appointing Peter Dupuy Abbott "Second Lieutenant of His Majesty's Ship, The Flora, and Lieutenant at Arms"; on vellum; document also signed by John Buller and Henry Penton; countersigned by Philip Stephens, secretary. less

Richard Brinsley Sheridan, Irish playwright and politician. · To William Godwin, philosopher and novelist : 1 autograph letter third person : "Sunday" [?30 Dec 1798] : (G'ANA 0022) : 1 page (partial sheet) : from Hertsford St. : saying, "... as Mrs. S. leaves town tomorrow morning He will be happy to see Mr. Godwin this evening ....". less