Black edged letter with envelope (21 Aug 1892) from Lord Rosebery, written from The Durdans, Epsom to Sir William Agnew, expressing sympathy for Mrs Agnew's continued illness. He also thanks Sir William for his note on Rosebery's recent appointment (probably as that of Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs on 18 August), stating that the only two to whom it does not give pleasure are [Henry] Labouchere and himself.
Named persons featured:
Primrose, Archibald Philip, 5th Earl of Rosebery 1847-1929
Agnew, Sir William, 1st Baronet 1825-1910
Labouchère, Henry Du Pré 1831–1912