Brett writes to SCC regarding the leadership of the Liberal Party. He writes that if William Ewart Gladstone takes the leadership he could split the party. He writes that SCC needs to discuss the matter with Sir William Vernon Harcourt, remain "staunch" and not take an office under anyone else except Granville Leveson-Gower, 2nd Earl Granville. Sent from: Devonshire House, London, date stamped, 15 Dec.
Letter from Reginald Brett to Spencer Compton Cavendish, Marquess of Hartington
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- Dates of Creation15 December 1879
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