STURGE PAPERS. Correspondence of Joseph Sturge, M.P., the philanthropist, consisting chiefly of letters on political matters addressed to him; 1833-1858. Included are letters from Robert Stephenson, the engineer, 11 Oct. 1837 (ff. 4-5b), John Bright,... 1833-1858

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STURGE PAPERS. Correspondence of Joseph Sturge, M.P., the philanthropist, consisting chiefly of letters on political matters addressed to him; 1833-1858. Included are letters from Robert Stephenson, the engineer, 11 Oct. 1837 (ff. 4-5b), John Bright,..., 1833-1858

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