Papers, 1868-1880 and n.d.

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Papers, 1868-1880 and n.d.

Letters to Sir Philip, solicitor of the firm of Baxter, Rose, and Norton, which handled electioneering organization for the Conservative Party, 1853-1870, from Sir Edward William Watkin, railway promoter and Liberal politician, discussing the elections of 1880, minor political subjects, and business matters involving his railway interests; and from members of the Beckett family in Yorkshire concerning the acquisition of a peerage for the family. Also includes letters discussing Liberal politics.

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Rose, Philip, Sir, 1816-1883.

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Solicitor. From the description of Papers, 1868-1880. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 20122132 From the description of Papers, 1868-1880 and n.d. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 86126417 ...

Baxter, Rose, and Norton (London)

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Watkin, E. W. (Edward William), Sir, 1819-1901

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Epithet: of Manchester British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000979.0x00007e English railway promoter. From the description of Autograph letter signed : London, to Henry Yates Thompson, 1892 Dec. 20. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270872453 ...

Beckett family.

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