“A PETITION…ON THE AMERICAN AFFAIRS IS SENT TO ME TO BE PRESENTED TO THE KING I…AM…VERY UNFORTUNATELY, IGNORANT OF ALL OF ALL THE FORMS OF COURT & OF OFFICE….” British statesman and orator; gained a high position among the Whigs through his eloquence on the American question and vigorous opposition to George III’s policy … [ Read More ]
edmund burke
Burke, Edmund
EDMUND BURKE. British orator and statesman. Autograph Letter Signed, Edm. Burke, one page, quarto, April 24, 1796. To Stephen Thurston Ady, Burke’s friend and banker. Thurston was a partner in the banking house of Boldero, Kendal & Co. Fine condition. “I beg you to pay to a Mr. Chalkley, who will call on you for … [ Read More ]