englischer Ökonom, Theoretiker des Freihandels (1804-1865). Eigenh. Brief m. U. o. O. 4 pp. 8vo. Mit Prägedruck des House of Commons. Mit Kuvert.
1.800 €
(25829)
An Henry Ashworth in New York. Empfehlungsschreiben für den Präsidenten der U.S.A., James Buchanan, der am 4. März gewählt worden war. Er gibt der Hoffnung Ausdruck, dass dieser ihn freundlich empfangen werde, und äußert sich im Folgenden über die Bedeutung des Chinesischen Kriegs und, ohne zu sehr ins Detail zu gehen, über die Wahlen, vergangene und künftige. Schließlich erkundigt er sich nach dem Zustand der Eisenbahn in Illinois.
English manufacturer and statesman (1804-1865). Autograph letter signed. British Hotel (Dresden). 23.07.1847. 8vo. 1 p. on bifolium. On "Bristol" stationery.
400 €
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To the German historian and chief librarian of the Royal Library of Dresden, Konstantin Karl Falkenstein: "I cannot leave Dresden without thanking you for your very kind attentions at the Royal Library. - If you should again visit England do not forget me [...]". - Cf. Cobden's diary entry for 22 July, published in: John Morley, The Life of Richard Cobden, vol. 1 (London 1881), p. 444.
economist (1804-1865). Two autograph letters signed. Manchester and Pencarrow. 8vo. Together 5 pp.
3.500 €
(59751/BN44263)
To W. M. Christy and the photographer Edmund Fry, concerning currency reform and defending Robert Peel's Bank Charter Act of 1844: "I dare not attempt in a letter to enter upon the question of the currency but must reserve it for a topic of conversation when we meet. But with regard to Peels late bill for regulating the Bank, & the paper issues of the country, I do not see that it has been proved to be too stringent in its operations. On the contrary, the late gambling excitement in railways occurred after the passing of that measure-and the present depression arises more from the want of confidence & other causes than a deficiency of circulation and declaring: the nations of the Continent are groaning under the cost of their warlike establishments, which are everywhere unpopular, not only with the tax payers, but with those who have to serve as conscripts in the army"..