Abercromby, K.C.B., Sir Ralph, 2nd Baron Dunfermline
Rare Books, Manuscripts, Maps & Photographs
Auction: 5 September 2007 at 12:00 BST
£312
Description
73 autograph letters signed from Sir Ralph Abercromby, K.C.B., and his wife Mary, to James Abercromby, 1st Lord Dunfermline and his wife, at Colinton House, Edinburgh, discussing international politics and daily life, many with envelopes, all from The Hague, 1857
Footnote
Note: Sir Ralph Abercromby, K.C.B., 2nd Baron Dunfermline (1803-68) was Minister plenipotentiary and envoy extraordinary to Sardinia 1840-51, when he was transferred to The Hague. His father, James Abercromby, 1st Lord Dunfermline was Speaker of the House of Commons 1835-39 and M.P. for Edinburgh 1832-39 when he was raised to the peerage.