Political
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(Alexander, 1st Baron Strathclyde, 1853-1928, Scottish Politician and Judge)
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent
saying he fears it will be quite impossible for me to comply with your request, as I must be in Elgin on the day you mention. But in any case to deliver a religious address is, I fear, quite outside my powers such as they are..., 2 sides 8vo., Lord Advocate's Chambers headed paper, 17th December
Item Date: 1907
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He was solicitor general for Scotland from December 1905 to 1909, and as Lord Advocate from February 1909 to 1913. He was an enthusiastic supporter of David Lloyd George's 1909–10 budget. He was sworn of the Privy Council in 1909. In 1909, he conducted the prosecution of Oscar Slater for murder; the conviction was later quashed on appeal.
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