Political
DEVONSHIRE
(7th Duke, Sir William Cavendish, 1808-1891, Chancellor of London University, Liberal benefactor of Scientific & Industrial enterprise)
Autograph Letter Signed 'Devonshire' to His Worship the Mayor of Brighton
replying to his letter that he will be happy to have my name placed on the Committee for inviting the Social Science Congress to meet in Brighton next year..., 1 side 8vo., Holker Hall, Carnforth headed paper 29th September
Item Date: 1874
£55
✓ Available
Background
John Brigden was the Mayor of Brighton in 1874. He holds the distinction of being the only person to serve as the Mayor of Brighton four times, serving consecutive terms in 1863, 1864, 1873, and 1874. He was a local coach builder. The 19th Annual Congress of the National Association for the Promotion of Social Science was held in Brighton in October 1875. It focused on key social issues, including education, public health, and economy, featuring discussions on hardy annual topics like compulsory disease notification.
Stock No. 43792
Guaranteed Authentic
Worldwide Shipping
ABA / ILAB Member
Returns Policy