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ARTHRU JAMES BALFOUR L.S.

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ARTHRU JAMES BALFOUR L.S.
<b>1060. ARTHUR JAMES BALFOUR</b> (1848 - 1930) British Prime Minister (1902-05). Later as foreign secretary under David Lloyd George he pledged British support to the Zionist hope for a Jewish national home in Palestine, with the proviso that the rights of non-Jewish communities in Palestine would be respected. L.S. 2pp. 8vo., Manchester, June 25, 1886 to J. W. Sidebotham noting that although he was "<i>...Very desirous of doing all I can to aid you and other Conservative Candidates who are fighting a gallant fight for the common cause...I am at this moment rather overwhelmed with applications for assistance in the way of Speeches...</i>". Light soiling and usual folds, a few minor ink spears, otherwise very good.<b> $200-250</b>