1800s Manuscript Letter from Charles Shaw-Lefevre, 1st Viscount Eversley to Admiral Edmund Lyons, 1st Baron Lyons

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On offer is an Autographed Signed Letter (ASL) of Charles Shaw-Lefevre, 1st Viscount Eversley (1794-1888). Dated March 19 [no year], the Viscount writes to Admiral Edmund Lyons, 1s t Baron Lyons (1790-1858) in order to admit Lyons to the House of Commons that evening. Baron Lyons was a British naval commander and diplomat who led a distinguished career in the Royal Navy culminating with the Crimean War and his appointment as Commander of the Black Sea Fleet. Charles Shaw-Lefevre, 1st Viscount Eversley was a British Whig politician served as Speaker of the House of Commons from 1839 to 1857. He is the second longest serving Speaker of the House of Common. Letter measures 5-5/8 x 4-1/2 inches. Autograph letter signed. One page. Black spot at bottom right near signature, otherwise, very good condition. Show more