[George Holyoake, radical editor who coined the terms 'secularism' and 'jingoism'.] Autograph Letter Signed ('G. J. Holyoake') to 'Watson'

3pp, 12mo. Bifolium. In fair condition, aged and worn. Folded twice. Only the conclusion of the letter is in Holyoake's hand. It carries an unusually large and bold signature. In reply to a letter of Watson's he states that he was not aware of the 'paper in the Westminster Gazette [...] until four days after its appearance'. He asks him to send 'the Leader referring to its appearance which you mention', and commends Watson's son for bringing it to his notice. Holyoake does not know if the matter has 'been mentioned elsewhere in Newcastle'. There follows a garbled phrase, probably misheard by the amanuensis: 'nor did I ever hear why the left the Chronicle which I should like to'. The rest of the letter is in Holyoake's bold hand, taking up a whole page: 'Peter Burt used to send me Leaders but I think he is abroad | Cowen's death still concerns me | Ever yours | G. J. Holyoake'.