[William Ewart Gladstone ['The Grand Old Man'] (1809-1898), Liberal Prime Minister.]

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William Ewart Gladstone ['The Grand Old Man'] (1809-1898), Liberal Prime Minister
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£25.00
SKU: 22070

On 3 x 11 cm strip of paper, cut from the conclusion of a letter. In fair condition, lightly aged. Reads: 'I remain with sincere | respect | Yours truly | W E Gladstone', with the recipient's name at bottom left: 'Rev. J. Cumming'. Fragment of text on reverse: '[…] have no inconsiderable sympathies upon the tender subject […]'. Endorsed in pencil in a contemporary hand 'Member Newark'. Gladstone was Member of Parliament for Newark between 1833 and 1846.