Autograph Letters Signed, quantity.

Author: 
Samuel A. Barnett
Publication details: 
1886-1905.
£100.00
SKU: 2291

Founder of Toynbee Hall (1844-1913). 4 ALSs, 2pp. ea., 8vo,good, three to C.H. Grinling, socialist, , the fourth to “Trevelyan”. He describes a model of a curate, invites Grinling to a retreat of sorts,discusses a conversation he had had with Ramsay Macdonald on booksand workmen and how Macdonald wants to discuss the matter withothers. The letter to Trevelyan (1905) introduces Grinling to him, on theunderstanding that “young liberals had sympathy with labour”, as apublic-spirited man who has achieved things for socialism.With: Printed Brochure, 4pp., 8vo, photograph loosely enclosed, “Intender memory of Samuel Augustus Barnett”, giving quotes thatcharacterise him, “Sent to you by Mrs S.A. Barnett (Henrietta) as to oneof his valued fellow workers” (Italicised indicates manuscript).5 items,