Two letters from the social reformer Robert Owen, New Lanark, 14 November 1819 (f. 35), and [London], 11 [?December] 1819 (f. 36), to the lawyer William Tooke FRS, both seemingly referring to Owen's 'Plan to Improve the Condition of the Lower Classes', as unveiled at a meeting at Freemasons' Hall, London, the previous June, as well as personal matters.
Owen states his intention to 'act in complete unison with the principles I have patiently advocated' (f. 35), has sent copies of his address to the Prime Minister and others (f. 35) and has been busy lobbying members of parliament (f. 36). A debate on the plan in the House of Commons on 16 December came to nothing.
Robert Owen letters to William Tooke
This material is held atNational Library of Wales / Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru
- Reference
- GB 210 NLW MS 24045F, ff. 35-36.
- Alternative Id.(alternative) 991037236302419
- Dates of Creation
- 1819
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English English.
- Physical Description
- 2 ff. (f. 35 formerly folded as two leaves)
- Location
- ARCH/MSS (GB0210)
Scope and Content
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically at NLW.
Acquisition Information
Peter Harrington Ltd Antiquarian Bookseller; London; Purchase; March 2020; 991037236302419.
Note
Title based on contents.
Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements
Remains of mounts on ff. 35, 36 verso.
Additional Information
Published