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Letters from Robert Stewart, Viscount Castlereagh
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Letters from Robert Stewart, Viscount Castlereagh |
| Reference |
GBR/0275/Castlereagh |
| Creator |
Robert Stewart, Viscount Castlereagh, 1769-1822 |
| Covering Dates |
1799–1821 (3 letters undated.) |
| Extent and Medium |
5 letters; paper; Manuscript |
| Repository |
St John's College Library |
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Born 18 July 1769 in Dublin, son of Robert Stewart, 1st Marquis of Londonderry. Admitted Fellow-Commoner at St John's College, Cambridge, 26 Oct. 1786. Member of Parliament, County Down, 1790; MP, Tregony, 1794-6; MP, Orford, 1796-7. Styled Viscount Castlereagh, 1796-1821. Keeper of Irish Privy Seal, 1797-8. Chief Secretary for Ireland, 1799-1801. MP, County Down, 1800-5 and 1812-20; MP, Boroughbridge, 1806; MP, Plympton-Earl, 1806-12; MP, Orford, 1821-2. President of East India Board of Control, 1802-6. Secretary of State for War and the Colonies, 1805-6 and 1807-9. Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and Leader of the House of Commons, 1812-22. Succeeded his father as 2nd Marquis of Londonderry, 1821. Married, 9 June 1794, Lady Amelia Anne Hobart. Committed suicide at his residence at North Cray, Kent, 12 Aug. 1822. Buried at Westminster Abbey, 20 Aug. 1822.
The letters are arranged in chronological order.
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Access and Use
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Please cite as St John's College Library, Letters from Robert Stewart, Viscount Castlereagh |
| Index Terms |
| Politics and Government |
| Stewart, Robert (1769-1822) Viscount Castlereagh and 2nd Marquess of Londonderry, politician |
| St John's Library/Castlereagh contains: |
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Autograph letter signed to William Eden, Baron Auckland, from London. 'My Dear Lord, I find so many observations and interlineations have been made in the Resolutions by the Ministers, that I shall wait till they are disposed of, before, I procure the copy you wish for. Mr King has promised to have it put in hands without delay. I shall endeavor on Sunday to take my leave of your Lordship and Lady Auckland, which I shall do with great regret. Believe me my Dear Lord most sincerely yours, Castlereagh.'.
Creator: Robert Stewart, Viscount Castlereagh, 1769-1822.
1 letter, 1p; paper; Manuscript. |
15 Nov. 1799 |
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Letter signed to Joseph Marryat, from the Foreign Office. 'Sir, As upon the meeting of Parliament which is fixed for Thursday the 14th of next month, the House of Commons will immediately proceed to the choice of a Speaker and to the consideration of other matters of great importance; I take the liberty to acquaint you that a full attendance is most highly desirable at the opening of the Session. I have the honor to be Sir, your most faithful and obedient servant, Castlereagh.'.
Creator: Robert Stewart, Viscount Castlereagh, 1769-1822.
1 letter, 1p; paper; Damaged at three of its corners.; Manuscript. |
22 Dec. 1818 |
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Autograph letter signed to an unknown recipient, from the Foreign Office. Enclosed is an extract from a letter from Lord Liverpool to Castlereagh, dated 6 Dec. from Bath, in Castlereagh's hand. 'My Dear Sir, having appraized Lord Liverpool of the substance of what passed in conversation at Lord Buckinghams on Wednesday, I have now the honor to send you an extract of his answer to me, which I received this morning. I propose going to Brighton on Monday to attend the Council at which Lord Wellesley will be sworn in as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. Should you wish to see me in the course of next week I shall, if not in Town, which you will learn either at my house or the office be most happy to receive you at Cray Farm where you will find a well [?] bed and [?] at home. I propose going into Norfolk on Saturday the 15th. Believe me dear sir yours very faithfully, Londonderry. '. The enclosed extract reads 'My Dear Londonderry, I am very much obliged to you for your letter. It was by pure accident, and certainly not from design, that I did not mention the circumstance to Lord Buckingham of Lord Sidmouths remaining in the Cabinet. I am glad you have had so full an explanation with them and Mr Wynne and I shall be happy to see the latter here, if he decides upon coming, and to give him every explanation in my power.'.
Creator: Robert Stewart, Viscount Castlereagh, 1769-1822.
1 letter, 3p; paper; Manuscript. |
8 Dec. 1821 |
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Autograph letter signed to 'Dear Kennedy', from St James's Square. 'Dear Kennedy, The situation of Secretary and Provost Martial in the island of Bermudas has fallen vacant - the climate is healthy, the office worth as I understand about £500 a year. It requires activity and diligence, and being a respectable situation I shall be happy to offer it to you, as I conclude you have not many affairs to settle at home, the sooner you go out the better. Your appointment shall be made out when you come to Town. Yours sincerely, Castlereagh.'.
Creator: Robert Stewart, Viscount Castlereagh, 1769-1822.
1 letter, 2p; paper; Manuscript. |
28 Mar. |
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Letter signed to an unknown recipient, from 127 Park Street. 'Dear Sir, I did not know of the proposed meeting on Monday. And I have unluckily business which calls me out of town, preventing my return before five or six o'clock on Thursday next. If I am wanted in any way before that time I hope you will make an excuse of necessity for me. Yours very truly, Castlereagh.'.
Creator: Robert Stewart, Viscount Castlereagh, 1769-1822.
1 letter, 1p; paper; Manuscript. |
13 June |
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