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Finding Number (Click this to view full catalogue structure)JCLAdd/426
TitleLetter from Edward R. Russell to Joseph Chamberlain
Extent1 item
Date1885
DescriptionLetter dated 18 May. Russell [1834-1920, first Baron Russell of Liverpool, newspaper editor and proprietor] expresses his view that a spilt in the leadership of the Liberal Party should be avoided. However he acknowledges that Chamberlain and Sir Charles Dilke feel it their 'bounden duty' to insist upon the adoption of the [?Irish] policy, and that they must threaten to resign if it is not supported by the Party. Russell accepts Chamberlain's invitation to meet in London.
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