The author writes concerning: Sir W. Clargis standing for parliament; the election for the county of Middlesex hanging in the balance with Gerrard and Hautry; his request that Lord Bedford allow his grandson Lord Tavistock to stand in the election; the precedent for young MPs having been set by Lord Godolphin's son in Cornwall and Lord Lister's son in Kent. Signed 'Chas. Montague'. Endorsed by Lady Russell.
Letter from Charles Montague to William Russell, 1st Duke of Bedford
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Montague, Charles 1661 - 1715 [1st Earl of Halifax (2nd cr.)