A collection of historically and politically significant let...

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A collection of historically and politically significant letters and personal correspondence relating to the government of William Gladstone at the end of the 19th C. Mostly from or to Mr Shand, Private Secretary to Prime Minister Gladstone. 10 Downing Street, The Treasury and House of Commons letterheads feature throughout. includes notes signed by Gladstone, references to Randolf Churchill and other significant figures. One standout piece of correspondece from Shand informs the recipient that Gladstone has 'quitted' Downing Street, dated the day he was forced to resign as Prime Minister in March 1894. Good lot to sort through

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20th May 23 at 10am BST

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