[George Walpole, 3rd Earl of Orford.] Autograph Letter in the third person, expressing a desire to join 'Mr. Hudson' of the College of Physicians as he canvasses in Lynn in favour of Thomas Walpole. With manuscript draft of letter (by Hudson?).

George Walpole, 3rd Earl of Orford (1730-1791) [Hudson; College of Physicians, Warwick Lane; Thomas Walpole (1727-1803), MP for Lynn, 1768-1780]

Published by Regarding Lynn Norfolk. and the College of Physicians Warwick Lane London. Neither Walpole's letter nor the draft of Hudson's dated. At the General Election of either or 1774, 1768

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The letter and draft each on one side of the same piece of 8vo paper. In good condition, aged and worn, with a short closed tear along one fold line. Orford's message, on the one side, begins: 'Lord Orford presents his Compliments to Mrs Hudson, and desires the honour of his Company, in the Tour he proposes to make round the Town of Lyn, [sic] on friday next to solicit the Freemens votes in favour of Mr Thomas Walpole.' In the second paragraph Orford asks Hudson 'to dine with him at the Dukes-head after the business of the day is over, if it should not be convenient for him to go round the Town'. Seller Inventory # 15999

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Title: [George Walpole, 3rd Earl of Orford.] ...

Publisher: Regarding Lynn Norfolk. and the College of Physicians Warwick Lane London. Neither Walpole's letter nor the draft of Hudson's dated. At the General Election of either or 1774

Publication Date: 1768