(Untitled), 29 Apr 1911

Item

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 12/14/11

Scope and Contents

Letter from Henry Wilson [Member of Parliament for Holmfirth Division, Yorkshire] (Thackery Hotel, Great Russell Street, London) to WSC expressing regret about the Aliens Bill, which he describes as "odious". He points out that in the division of votes (excluding the Government) there were more Liberals against the Bill than in favour, and asks WSC to reconsider his attitude as hostility to foreigners is contrary to "old fashioned Liberalism". Signed manuscript.

Dates

Creation: 29 Apr 1911

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