Political
LANSDOWNE
(Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, 1780-1863, M.P. for Calne, Chancellor of the Exchequer, Abolitionist, 3rd Marquis)
Autograph Letter Signed to Dr Brabant,
saying he will have great pleasure in proposing your name as soon as any addition is made to the Wells Commission in the hope that it may be convenient for you to act soon afterwards, 3 sides 8vo., Bowood, 13th January no date, c.
Item Date: 1836
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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.
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