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2nd Earl Grey autographed handwritten letter (ALS) 3-pages of a single folded sheet. In the letter Grey declines offer for his son's appointment (Henry, future colonial Secretary and Secretary of War) as Northumberland's aid, dated January 23, 1839. Grey sends the letter to the Duke of Northumberland (Hugh Percy, 3rd Duke of Northumberland).

Slight wear to the folded edges including some areas of separation otherwise in overall fine condition.

Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey KG PC (13 March 1764 – 17 July 1845), known as Viscount Howick between 1806 and 1807, was a British Whig politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1830 to 1834. He was a descendant of the House of Grey and the namesake of Earl Grey tea. Grey was a long-time leader of multiple reform movements. During his time as prime minister, his government brought about two notable reforms. The Reform Act 1832 enacted parliamentary reform, greatly increasing the electorate of the House of Commons.

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