Smith, William Henry

Hand-written signed note

1877. No Binding. Handwritten note on blindstamped House of Commons letterhead to Mr Ross of the Press Gallery - "Dear Mr Ross, Is this what you want? Yours ____ W.H. Smith, April 17.77". Single side of folded sheet (18 x 11.5 cm). Smith (1825-1891) was a bookseller with his family business WH Smith. He entered parliament in 1868 and occupied significant positions including First Lord of the Admiralty, Secretary of State for War, First Lord of the Treasury, and Leader of the House. Very Good. Item #018014

Price: $38.58 NZD