1 manuscript letter signed from Pitt to Wharton, 1779-07-16
Scope and Contents
The letter, sent from Pembroke Hall [College], informs Wharton that Pitt has declared himself a candidate for the University seat (Cambridge) at the General Election. Pitt goes on to say that he relies on "the support of my own college and my musical friends" and seeks Wharton's "favor" [sic] in this endeavour.
Dates
- Creation: 1779-07-16
Creator
- From the Fonds: Pitt, William, 1759-1806 (Prime Minister) (Person)
Extent
1 item(s)
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Presented to the College in 1934 by Mrs M. D. Darwin, then of Elston Hall, Newark, through Mr L. Whibley. See Pembroke College Cambridge Society Annual Gazette, Volume 12 (1938), page 14 and the College Register, page 241 (reference COL/1/4/1/12).
Repository Details
Part of the Pembroke College Library and Archive Repository
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