Record

Document Reference	N Mc 1/31
Title	Letter from John Bright, London, to his brother-in-law Duncan McLaren senior; 20 May 1850.
Date	20 May 1850
Extent	2ff with envelope
Level	Item/file
Content Description	Endorsed: 'reference to me' Notes his objections to the change in Stamp Tax; evaluates effects on property and stock; refers to conversations with the Chancellor; alludes to the 'Greek French business'; believes Palmerston is a 'dangerous' Foreign Minister. Postmarks: 'MAY Q 21 A 1850'; '16' Stamp: 1d [red/blue]
Term	family & political

Persons

Code	PersonName	Dates of existence
NA920	McLaren; Priscilla (1815-1906); née Bright social reformer	1815-1906
NA143	Temple; Henry John (1784-1865); 3rd Viscount Palmerston; succ. 1802; statesman; Prime Minster 1855-1858 and 1859-1865	1784-1865
NA1775	Bright; John (1811-1889); Mr; statesman	1811-1899
NA924	McLaren; Duncan (1800-1886); politician	1800-1886