politician (1775-1830). Autograph envelope signed. Princeton. Oblong 8vo. 1 page (6 lines). Mounted to larger backing paper.
$ 214 / 200 €
(92282/BN61327)
Addressed to the politician and later Mayor of London, Matthew Wood Esq. at Falcon Square. - Thomas North committed suicide, aged 54, after reports that his wife, who had borne him twelve children, was having an affair with the Duke of Cumberland. - With collector's note to backing paper, saying "From Western Wood Esq.re 1851", and some brown staining.