Prime Minister William Gladstone Signed Letter. A handwritten and signed letter by William Gladstone on 1887 ...

Prime Minister William Gladstone Signed Letter. A handwritten and signed letter by William Gladstone on 1887 postcard, Liberal Prime Minister 1868-74, 1880-85, 1886 and 1892-94. 'Sir, I am afraid the construction of a bill for the purpose in view is a matter more complex and difficult than you suppose. Your suggestions, however, show no want of ability. Your faithful and obedient, WE Gladstone'. William Ewart Gladstone FRS FSS (29 December 1809 - 19 May 1898) was a British statesman and Liberal politician. In a career lasting over 60 years, he served for 12 years as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, spread over four non-consecutive terms (the most of any British prime minister) beginning in 1868 and ending in 1894. He also served as Chancellor of the Exchequer four times, for over 12 years. Gladstone was born in Liverpool to Scottish parents. He first entered the House of Commons in 1832, beginning his political career as a High Tory, a grouping that became the Conservative Party under Robert Peel in 1834. Gladstone served as a minister in both of Peel's governments, and in 1846 joined the breakaway Peelite faction, which eventually merged into the new Liberal Party in 1859. He was chancellor under Lord Aberdeen (1852-1855), Lord Palmerston (1859-1865) and Lord Russell (1865-1866). Gladstone's own political doctrine-which emphasised equality of opportunity and opposition to trade protectionism-came to be known as Gladstonian liberalism. His popularity amongst the working-class earned him the sobriquet "The People's William". Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99