1st Baron Brougham and Vaux (1778-1868). Autograph letter signed (first line). Grafton Street, London. 04.08.1841. 1½ pp. on bifolium. 8vo.
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"Lord Brougham presents his compliments to Mr. Brayley - and thanks him for sending the copy of his testimonials […]". - Brougham entered the House of Commons as a Whig. Brougham took up the fight against the slave trade and opposed restrictions on trade with continental Europe. In 1820, he won popular renown as chief attorney to Queen Caroline, and in the next decade he became a liberal leader in the House. As Lord Chancellor from 1830 to 1834 he effected many legal reforms to speed procedure and established the Central Criminal Court. In later years he spent much of his time in Cannes, which he established as a popular resort.