MS 953
Autograph letter signed from Giuseppe Mazzini to James Stansfield.
London?, 1858 July 24.
1 leaf ; 18 cm.
Devised title.
Letter from Giuseppe Mazzini (signing himself Joseph Mazzini) to the radical Liberal politician James Stansfield, the year before the latter's first election to Parliament as MP for Halifax.
Discusses Stansfield's support in raising funds for propaganda in the Society of the Friends of Italy, set up to provide financial and other support for Italian reunification.
The son of James and Caroline Stansfield, Joseph, was Mazzini's godson.
Bookseller's description in envelope.
Italy History 1815-1870.
England London.
B50239