john james robert manners 7th (2 risultati)

Signed Letter. Condizione: Very Good. Signed one page letter by John James Robert Manners (1818-1906), 7th. Duke of Rutland, dated December 22, 1881 on Leigh Court, Bristol letterhead. Duke Rutland was a British Statesman associated with the Conservative party where he held a number of cabinet posts from 1852 to 1892. Letter discusses offer for him to become President of the Conservative Party.

4pp., 12mo. On bifolium. In good condition, lightly aged. Begins: 'I have a very distinct recollection of the dinner given in the Temple by Mr. Hayward to Louis Blanc, in consequence of a curious episode connected with it which I have often related.' He proceeds to tell the anecdote, which tells how Blanc, 'eager for information respecting the Constitution of the country which was sheltering him', is enlightened by fellow guests 'in a rather solid way'. 'This bored old Mr. Quintin Dick [(1777-1858), MP for Maldon] who at last said | "Sir, you have heard many explanations of the working of the British Constitution. They are beside the mark. I will tell how it works. At my last election I spoke to my constituents as follows. | "Gentlemen, my opponent is a very poor man, with a large family. I am a rich man, and I thank God that all I care for in this world I cover with this hat!" | I put my hat on my head, and they returned me. | That, Sir, is the practical working of the British Constitution.' Dick's reply leaves Blanc 'completely mystified', while his fellow guests are all 'convulsed with laughter'.