| Description | Letter written from 40 Prince's Gardens, London, dated 16 April. Chamberlain thanks Carbutt [1838-1905, politician] for making a 'prompt & liberal response' to his appeal. He adds: 'I hope now that reunion is possible. All depends on Mr. Gladstone. I have proffered the olive branch - will he meet me halfway?'
The subject matter refers to Chamberlain's resignation from the House of Commons the previous month over a dispute with Gladstone about the Irish question. |