Political
LANSDOWNE
(Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, 1780-1863, M.P. for Calne, Chancellor of the Exchequer, Abolitionist, 3rd Marquis)
Autograph Letter Signed to Mr Marsh
saying that he was sorry not to see when lately in this part of the country, for I found when I came here that you had the kindness to call just before. Had I seen you I should have mentioned that I was about to make a small addition to the Deputy Lieutenancy - will you allow me to insert your name as one of them..., with a postscript that they had a very good volunteer show here yesterday..., 3 sides 8vo., Bowood headed paper, 25th September, no year but postmarked
Item Date: 1858
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Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, 3rd Marquess of Lansdowne, known as Lord Henry Petty from 1784 to 1809, was a British statesman. In a ministerial career spanning nearly half a century, he notably served as Home Secretary and Chancellor of the Exchequer and was three times Lord President of the Council. He was the son of Prime Minister William Petty, 1st Marquess of Lansdowne (better known as the Earl of Shelburne) by his second marriage to Lady Louisa. He succeeded his half brother John Henry Petty (1765-1809), 2nd Marquess.
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