Political
BURDETT
(Sir Francis, 1770-1844, Bart., M.P., Life-long Enemy of Corruption and Abuse)
Autograph Letter Signed to Mr Yearsley
asking if he will do me the favour to dine with me on Sunday 16th instead of Wed. 12th as I am reminded of an engagement to the Countess of Sales for that day..., 1 side sm 8vo., together with a press cutting, St James Place, 10th February
Item Date: 1840
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Sir Francis campaigned especially for prison reform, individual liberty, and Catholic emancipation, being committed to the Tower in 1810 for breach of privilege in the Commons. He married in 1793 Sophia, daughter of Thomas Coutts the banker, and was father to Baroness Burdett-Coutts (1814-1906).
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