BIB_ID
429148
Accession number
MA 23239.5
Creator
Wilberforce, William, 1759-1833.
Display Date
Place of writing not identified, 1822 October 30.
Credit line
Gift of John F. Fleming, 1985.
Description
1 item (4 pages) ; 18.5 x 11.6 cm
Notes
Marked "Private."
Written from "Elinden House" or "Hinden House."
Previously accessioned as MA 4586, part of a collection of letters to members of the Teignmouth family.
Written from "Elinden House" or "Hinden House."
Previously accessioned as MA 4586, part of a collection of letters to members of the Teignmouth family.
Provenance
Gift of John F. Fleming, 1985.
Summary
Referring to a declaration by his son (possibly William) regarding his candidacy in an election; saying that he fears his son and another individual will not be successful; discussing potential divisions among the opposing candidates; suggesting a course of action should this be the case; mentioning Lord Hervey, Lord Liverpool, and others; sending his affectionate remembrances to Lady Teignmouth and their family.
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