Political
BUCKINGHAM AND CHANDOS
(Richard Grenville, 1823-1889, Colonial Secretary, 1867-1868, and Governor of Madras, 1875-1880, from 1861 3rd Duke)
Autograph Letter in the 3rd Person to E.J. JOYCE,
saying that he cannot much assist Mr Joyce with the present government with whom the appointment rests, and is also afraid but not certain that Mr Joyce's age is over the mark, but has sent forward Mr Joyce's letter & recommends him to apply through Mr Du Pre the senior Member for the County, monogram 'B&C', 3 sides 8vo., Stowe, 14th August
Item Date: 1870
Background
Caledon George Du Pré, 1803-1886, was the senior member for Buckinghamshire, 1839-1874. From 1847 his colleague was Benjamin Disraeli.
Stock No. 55888