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[William Godwin] to [Lord Melbourne, William Lamb ], 2 Dec. 1830

 Item
MS. Abinger c. 20, fols. 30-1

  • Request
    this

Fair copy, in the hand of William Godwin

Concerning the possiblity of a civil service position; the Whig party; et al.

Mentions [Richard Brinsley] Sheridan; [Lord Dudley, [John] Ward]; Earl Grey [Charles] Grey; [?William] Lambton; [George] Canning; Sir J[ames] M[ackintosh]; Lord Lauderdale, [James] Maitland; Lord Holland, [Henry Vassall] Fox; [Charles] Fox

Incipit: It is now nearly three years...

See also another draft at MS. Abinger c. 20 fols. 32-3, and a similar draft, dated 2 Dec. 1831 at fols. 50-1. Either the 2 Dec. 1830 or 2 Dec. 1831 drafts possibly misdated?

Dates

  • Creation: 2 Dec. 1830

Extent

2 Leaves

Language of Materials

  • English

Shelfmark

MS. Abinger c. 20, fols. 30-1

Former reference:

Dep. b. 227/4(a)

General

See also another draft at MS. Abinger c. 20 fols. 32-3, and a similar draft, dated 2 Dec. 1831 at fols. 50-1. Either the 2 Dec. 1830 or 2 Dec. 1831 drafts possibly misdated?

Existence and Location of Copies

Repository Details

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