British prime minister (from 1902 to 1905) whose Balfour Declaration established a national home in Palestine for the Jewish people. LS signed “Arth. Jas. Balfour,” one page both sides, 4.5 x 7, Carlton Gardens letterhead, November 22, 1889. Letter to a women’s suffrage activist. In full: “I greatly regret that the overwhelming number of the engagements I have already entered into for the short stay I am able to make in Scotland put it out of my power to receive the Deputation of the Edinburgh National Society for Women’s Suffrage. The subject, however, is one in which I have always taken an interest, and to which I attach much importance; and you need not be afraid lest the views of your Society should not have their proper weight with me.” In fine condition. Accompanied by an unrelated envelope signed “A. J. Balfour” and addressed in his hand. RRAuction COA.
