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John Bright autographed handwritten letter (ALS), dated July 28, 1873, from Rochdale, England. Addressed to Mr. Lindsay, the letter discusses the controversial Permissive Bill, a proposed measure concerning the regulation of alcohol sales in Britain. Signed "John Bright" at the conclusion.

Bright apologizes for his delayed response before expressing his disagreement with supporters of the proposed legislation. He writes, in part: "I was glad to read what you said lately about the Permissive Bill. I am convinced that our friends are on the wrong path, & I thought it my duty to tell them so."

He further questions whether the bill's supporters would be tolerant of those who disagreed with their position, before recalling his earlier association with the recipient during the Free Trade movement.

An interesting political letter reflecting Bright's views on temperance legislation and his longstanding commitment to individual liberty and free trade.

The letter measures approximately 4.5 x 7 inches. Fine condition with light age toning, original folds, and minor handling wear.

John Bright (1811–1889) was a British statesman, orator, and one of the leading liberal reformers of Victorian Britain. A prominent member of Parliament and co-founder of the Anti-Corn Law League alongside Richard Cobden, Bright played an important role in the campaign for free trade and the repeal of the Corn Laws in 1846. He advocated parliamentary reform, religious liberty, and peaceful international relations, and was a vocal opponent of the Crimean War. A strong supporter of the Union during the American Civil War, Bright was admired by Abraham Lincoln and became an influential voice in British-American relations. He later held cabinet positions under Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone.

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