Lot 1119
Temple, Henry John, Viscount Palmerston (1784-1865), British Prime Minister (1855-1858, 1859-1865). Printed Document Signed "Palmerston", one page (with blank integral leaf), 8¼ x 13¼ War Office, London, January 8, 1810. To Mr. Butler, Captain of the Custom House Corps, Liverpool. Concerning establishment of a separate department for accounts under the direct auspices of the Secretary to War, to whom all such accounts are to be directed in the first instance for forwarding to this new department. Very Fine.
Estimate 200 - 300
At the age of twenty-five, Palmerston, who had only entered Parliament on his third attempt two years previously, became Secretary at War in the newly formed Spencer Percival government. Although he accepted a non-cabinet position whose sole responsibility was to look after the financial affairs of the Army, Palmerston had originally turned down the key ministerial position of Chancellor of the Exchequer, citing his youth as a reason.
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