British politician (1718-1792) who held a number of important positions, but remains best known as the namesake of the sandwich. ALS signed “Sandwich,” one page, 7 x 6, no date. Letter to an unnamed lord, in full: "As an advertisement has appeared in the Cambridge paper desiring the Freeholders of this county not to engage their votes at the General Election, I hope your Lordship will not think me premature in the liberty I am taking, in endeavouring to recommend the two present members to your protection." In fine condition, with scattered light creasing. Accompanied by an unsigned engraved portrait.
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