British philosopher and civil servant (1806-1873) who was an influential contributor to social theory, political theory, and political economy. Scarce ALS signed “J. S. Mill,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 3.75 x 6, personal monogrammed Blackheath Park letterhead, August 17, 1867. Handwritten letter to Charles J. Grece, in full: “Your suggestion of allowing negative votes would enable a certain portion of the opinion of every elector to be expressed, which finds no expression now. Whether the importance of that portion is worth the additional complexity may perhaps be doubted, but the point is in all events worth attention. At no distant period, perhaps even next year there may be a parliamentary enquiry with a view to improvements in the mode of taking the votes. Your plan might then be brought forward, and would be heard and discussed.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original hand-addressed mailing envelope.
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