William Gladstone Always Has Propriety in Mind

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Autograph Letter Signed on his Carlton House Terrace stationery, 2 pages, July 30, 1867, refusing to serve on a committee because his involvement may do as much harm as good. “I would be personally be very happy to offer you such an indication of good will as you request by appearing...

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William Gladstone Always Has Propriety in Mind

Autograph Letter Signed on his Carlton House Terrace stationery, 2 pages, July 30, 1867, refusing to serve on a committee because his involvement may do as much harm as good. “I would be personally be very happy to offer you such an indication of good will as you request by appearing on your committee. But unless I am much mistaken, I declined to act on the committee on the grounds of not being an elector…& an adverse effect might arise from what would be judged an official interference from without…probably when this reason is made known it will (if any) have a better effect than produced by compliance.” At this time Gladstone was just a year away from his first term as prime minister.

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