Autograph Letter Signed ('E Knatchbull') to the Mayor of Canterbury.

4to, 3 pp. Very good, on aged paper. Small punch hole through top left-hand corner of both leaves of the bifolium (not affecting text, which is clear and entire). Knatchbull claims that it has been 'intimated' to him 'that the Removal of the Troops from Canterbury in consequence of the Election for the County, which is to take place on Monday next, will cause much Inconvenience, especially to the Trade of the City'. He does not think that the Secretary of State 'would like to interfere, unless in Concurrence with the desire & opinion of the Authorities of the City of Canterbury'. 'If therefore you think, in accordance with the opinion which I entertain, that any object will be attained, if the Troops are order'd to remain in Barracks on Monday next, perhaps you will be kind enough to address a short Letter, or Memorial, to Sir James Graham, at the Home Office'. Knatchbull claims that his 'only motive' in writing 'is to render any Service I can to the Trade of Canterbury'. He is certain any application by the Mayor will 'receive immediate attention'. Knatchbull was Member of Parliament for East Kent from 1832 to 1845.