Description
ALS signed “G. Gordon,”
One page, 7.25 x 8.75
October 30, 1783
Eccentric British politician (1751-1793) best known for lending his name to the Gordon Riots of 1780, a conflict motivated by anti-Catholic sentiment. Letter to Lord North, in part: “The Duke of Portland having done me the honour to inform me that the proper mode of conveying the Petition from Paisley to the King is through the channel of one of His Majesty’s Principal Secretaries of State, I now take the liberty of enclosing it to your Lordship’s care, and of entreating your Lordship to use your influence with his Majesty to receive their Petition kindly, and to comply with their Request.” In fine condition, with an old piece of tape to the inner hinge, and an engraving of Gordon inside on the integral address leaf. Accompanied by a second engraved portrait of Gordon, matted to an overall size of 10 x 12.
