[Dudley Coutts Stuart; Hungarian War of Independence] Substantial Autograph Letter Signed to Lord Albert Denison, politician and diplomat, initially about the Hungarians, and contributions to the cause, and Earl Fitzwilliam's Memorial re. Hungarians.

Four pages, 12mo, bifolium, with thin neat strip of windowpane mount at edges (loss of part of a letter), very good condition. I am shocked to think you sh[ou]ld have had the trouble, after so kindly responded to my appeal to you in behalf of the Hungarians, to [send?] to enquiries whether your donation had come safe to hand - The truth is that every instant of my time has for the last two days been engrossed by to me very pressing business; but even this ought not to have hindered me from writing to acknowledge your kindness - and I beg, to apologize for my delay in so doing. He acknowledges the donation of £25 with thanks, adding The contribution is in itself of great consequence, and of still moreis the example set by one in your position. In asking you to join the Committee I did not mean to ask you to devote to it a single moment of your time, but only to allow your name to be placed on the list. | With regard to L[or]d Fitzwilliam['s' lost] Memorial to Gov[ernmen]t I believe you would find from Ld Palmerston [phrase underlined] that it is regarded by him as anything but [phrase underlined] embarrassing or disagreable. Note: Apparently Dudley Coutts Stuart was better known for his support of Polish Independence (Wikipedia).