ABERDEEN EARL OF: (1784-1860) British Prime Minister

ABERDEEN EARL OF: (1784-1860) British Prime Minister 1852-55. A.L.S., Aberdeen, one page, 8vo, Argyll House, 12th March 1856, to Cantwell. Aberdeen states that he has been summoned to attend a meeting at the British Museum the following day 'to take into consideration the case of Professor Owen', although adding that he is not a member of the Natural History Committee 'by whom it ought properly to be decided'. Aberdeen concludes by stating that if he can leave the House he will attend the meeting and give his best assistance. With blank integral leaf. About EX. £ 80-100