Autograph letter signed : "Legation of the United States," London, to Thomas C. Acton, Union League Club, New York, 1882 Dec. 28.

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Autograph letter signed : "Legation of the United States," London, to Thomas C. Acton, Union League Club, New York, 1882 Dec. 28.

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Explaining why he cannot attend the celebration of the twentieth anniversary of the Club, hoping the Club will take a more energetic interest in public affairs especially the subordination in politics of the public good to private advantage, and explaining why Mr. Bright will also be unable to come to America.

1 item (4 p.) ; (8vo)

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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Hoppin, William J. (William Jones), 1813-1895

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