1865 Signed Letter to the Baronet of Springkell from the Earl of Derby Reflecting on Election Matters
12487On offer, a handwritten letter from the Earl of Derby on election matters. Dated St. James Square, June 29, 1865. Reads:
Dear Sir John
I have received your
letter and address; the latter appears
quite safe and unobjectionable. I need
not say that I wish you every success; but
Greenwich is not a very easy seat for a
Conservative to win.
Yours Sincerely,
Derby
Edward George Geoffrey Smith-Stanley (1799 -1869), 14th earl of Derby, was an English statesman, important as leader of the Conservative Party during the long period 1846–68, and three term Prime Minister. He was known before 1834 as Edward Stanley, and from 1834 to 1851 as Lord Stanley. He is one of only four British prime ministers to have three or more separate periods in office. He was one of England’s greatest parliamentary orators; nevertheless, he has no great political reputation.
The recipient, Sir John Heron-Maxwell (1808-1885) 6th Baronet of Springkell and a captain in the Royal Navy.
One page letter on watermarked paper, 5-½ x 4-½ inches, with age toning and creasing from prior folds. There are some stains present, and the top and right edges are tear-aways. Good condition.
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