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Sir John Stuart autographed handwritten letter signed, consisting of two pages written on both sides of a single folded sheet, dated July 10, 1856. The letter discusses Stuart’s health, scheduling, and professional commitments, including his availability to meet and conduct business matters. The content reflects the routine yet revealing cadence of mid-Victorian administrative correspondence.

Accompanying the letter is the original signed mailing envelope, addressed in Stuart’s hand to Robert Hardwick, Esq., at 192 Piccadilly, London. The envelope bears a red penny postage stamp and a clear London postal cancellation.

Near fine condition.

Sir John Stuart (1801–1877) was a British civil servant and public administrator whose career placed him within the upper ranks of Victorian governmental life. Though less publicly prominent than cabinet ministers or judges, figures such as Stuart played a vital role in the daily functioning of Britain’s administrative state. Autograph letters from senior civil servants are valued for their insight into the mechanics of 19th-century governance.

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