BAINES, Edward (1775-1848). Newpaper proprietor, politician, and historian.
Autograph Letter Signed to Joseph (? or Joshua) Lambert, 2 pages 8vo (inlaid), Inner Temple, 18 December no year. Promising a order for admission to the gallery of the House Of Commons. Baines was a highly influential journalist and writer in Leeds and had acquired the proprietorship of the Leeds mercury. He served as Member of Parliament for the Leeds constituency from 1834 to 1841.. £35 [No: 24245] The image is of the second page. |