Political
COURTNEY
(Catherine, née Potter, wife of Leonard Henry, M.P., 1832-1918, 1st Baron)
Autograph Letter Signed 'Kate Courtney' to Miss G.M. Cross,
saying she will be very pleased to join in signing the cable of congratulation to Mr. O.G. Villard, 1 side postcard, address on verso, 15 Cheyne Walk, 6th March
Item Date: 1928
Background
Lord Courtney was Professor of Political Economy at University College, London, 1872-1875, and in Parliament became Deputy Speaker, 1886-1892.O.G. Villard, 1872-1949, was editor and proprietor of the New York 'Nation'. He wrote several books about the German situation, including 'Prophets True and False', 1928, and about newspapers and journalism.
light water mark touching a few letters
Stock No. 16946