Lot 494
Pitt, William (1759-1806) Twice British Prime Minister during the French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars, Pitt considerably strengthened the office of Prime Minister.
Autograph Letter Signed ("Wm Pitt"). As Prime Minister. One page, quarto, Downing Street, July 19, 1784. Minor discoloration along the edges from an earlier mounting, some of which overlays the "tt" in Pitt, and minor foxing. Overall, in very good condition.
Pitt here refers to an earlier correspondence: "…many thanks for the favor of your obliging letter which I received yesterday. I need not make use of your permission to trouble you further on the subject of it, which is no longer in Question…" Pitt also returns a letter which apparently referred to the subject in Question.
Estimated Value $150 - 250.
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