Bedfordshire Archives Service Catalogue
  • Reference
    W1/886
  • Title
    Charles Grey, Howick, to Samuel Whitbread II: transcript at W1/2414.
  • Date free text
    19 June 1803
  • Production date
    From: 1803 To: 1803
  • Scope and Content
    Believes that proper management would save us & that war is not really popular. Peace would occasion general satisfaction. Addington's budget appears liable to great objection. Income tax most unjust, particularly in its operation towards land. Does not appear that interest on debts will be allowed. Predicts the ruin of credit without peace. Tierney said there was to be no income tax. His address to electors of Southwark. Peace & reform against war & corruption. Lord Robert gives an account of changes imminent. Fox is discontented with himself for not voting for Patten's motion. Mary is well, sends love to sister.
  • Transcript at W1/2414
  • Level of description
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