W. E. Gladstone letter to Clarence Paget

This material is held atNational Library of Wales / Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru

  • Reference
    • GB 210 NLW MS 24044D, f. 88.
  • Alternative Id.
      (alternative) 991060116902419
  • Dates of Creation
    • 24 December 1868
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • English English.
  • Physical Description
    • 1 f. (formerly folded as two leaves)
  • Location
    • ARCH/MSS (GB0210)

Scope and Content

Autograph letter, 24 December 1868, from William Ewart Gladstone, 10 Downing Street, to [Vice-Admiral Lord] C[larence] Paget, [Commander-in-Chief for the Mediterranean Fleet], in which Gladstone discusses the formation of his first government, having become Prime Minister on 3 December.
The letter contains references to Paget's brother-in-law [Arthur Otway, Gladstone's new Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs], and to [Hugh] Childers, [First Lord of the Admiralty]. In a postscript he states 'The Welsh have made a notable demonstration in many of their elections and one which ought to warn the Clergy of what they are about'.

Acquisition Information

Chaucer Covers; Folkestone; Purchased at auction, lot 401; 12 August 2020; 991060116902419.

Note

Title based on contents.

Conditions Governing Use

Usual copyright laws apply. Information regarding ownership of W. E. Gladstone copyright can be found at http://tyler.hrc.utexas.edu/ (viewed May 2021).

Additional Information

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