GLADSTONE WILLIAM: (1809-1898) British Prime Minister

GLADSTONE WILLIAM: (1809-1898) British Prime Minister 1868-74, 1880-85, 1886, 1892-94. A.L.S., W E Gladstone, two pages, 8vo, Carlton Gardens, 20th February 1850, to Richard Michell. Gladstone thanks his correspondent for having sent him his Bampton Lectures and explains that he has not had a period of 'comparative leisure' to peruse them with care, although remarking 'I have already read enough of them to see that in presenting me with the book you have supplied me with an employment which will be full of interest'. With blank integral leaf. About EX. £ 100-120