Record

LevelSub-series
Finding Number (Click this to view full catalogue structure)HM/355-359
TitleCorrespondence from or concerning [William Ewart] Gladstone
Extent5 items
Date1873
DescriptionThe letters in this section relate to the offer by Gladstone to award Harriet Martineau a Civil List Pension, justified by her literary distinctions. Harriet declines the offer but was moved by Gladstone's kindness.
Access StatusOpen
Administrative HistoryGladstone, William Ewart (1809-1898), statesman. Four times Liberal Prime Minister of Great Britain.

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