Autograph Letter Signed to 'Mr Gorton' of the Globe newspaper.

Oxford bookseller (c.1774-1850), described by the bibliographer Dibdin as 'the Corinthian pillar of Bibliopolism at Oxford'. Written in the year of his retirement in favour of his nephew John Henry Parker. The Globe was a London newspaper, founded in 1803. 1 page, 8vo. In good condition, slightly discoloured, creased and with some contemporary ink spotting. Remains of glue from stub along one edge. Concerns the radical meetings held during the passage of the Reform Bill. Reads 'Dear Sir - | Most important Meetings have taken place at Birmm. Warwick, Coventry, Bilston, Dudley, & Wolverhampton yesterday. | We are just up. I shall send you copy for 3 columns in an hour.' Timed at '10 . o clock'.