Early LS signed “Winston S. Churchill,” one page both sides, 5 x 8, personal letterhead, October 14, 1903. Significant political letter to Frank Hall, sent during his first term as a Member of Parliament. In part: "The political future is too obscure and uncertain for me to express any very definite opinion upon it. But you may be sure that whatever happens, I shall be perfectly true to the great principles on which the free trade policy of our country has been based." In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA.
Churchill took his seat in the House of Commons in 1901, associating himself with a group of Conservatives known as the Hughligans. Though critical of his own party on a host of issues, first and foremost was his opposition of economic protectionism. As an ardent free trader—a position he steadfastly maintains in this letter—he 'crossed the floor' and defected to the Liberal Party in 1904.
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