Perceval (Spencer) Autograph letter signed ("Sp. Perceval")

Final portion of an autograph letter to an unknown correspondent. It reads in part "I am of the opinion that the sessions can not give relief in this Case. With respect to the propriety of an application to Parliament upon this subject.....if it should be brought forward, I do not conceive that it would be proper for me to give any opinion. As to the manner of making such application it depends upon the measure intended - if it be meant to bring in a Bill to equalise all County Rates I apprehend any member might move for leave to bring in such a Bill upon such ground as he might be able to state; But if it be intended to bring in a Bill for the County of Lancaster only, then I think it would be expected that it should be preceded by a petition from some of the Parishes which conceive themselves agrieved (sic) by the present mode of assessment, stating & explaining the nature & effect of such grievance, & praying for relief. The probable course in the House would be to refer this petition to a Committee who would report upon it, and upon that report, if confirming the statement of the Petition. leave might be moved to bring in a Bill. This, or something to this effect, was the course pursued in Middlesex.....", one page, folding marks, yellowing, large 4to, olio, Lincoln's Inn Fields, 8 January 1803.

Dimensions:10.5 x 11"/ 26.5 x 28cm