Letter from John George Lambton to Lady Londonderry, 21 February 1916 Letters 1916-1923 John Lambton

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This letter is part of a series of correspondence belonging to Lady Londonderry, a large proportion of which concerns Sir Edward Carson and opposition to the Third Home Rule Bill. Lady Londonderry was a prominent figure in politics and high­ society from 1890 until 1919. Her correspondence includes many important figures in literature, the arts, the military, law and the church.The author of the letter is John Lambton, 3rd Earl of Durham and Lord Lieutenant of that county from 1884 until a few months before his death in 1928. Among other positions, Lambton was a Knight of the Garter, a member of the Privy Council, and Lord High Steward to the King.This particular letter discusses various aspects of country life, including the rearing of horses, the trouble of petrol shortages, and the workings of politics.

 Public Record Office of Northern Ireland Theresa, D2846/2/21-12 https://letters1916.ie/item/720 English John Lambton 1916-02-21T00:00:00 Lambton Castle, County Durham, England Theresa Talbot Male Country and City Life Politics

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 LAMBTON CASTLE, FENCE HOUSES. 21 Feb. 1916. My Dear Lady Londonderry, I am very glad to hear that the foal is satisfactory, and I shall hope for a flashing Corcyra colt next year. The difficulty about coming to see you is my lack of chauffeurs & petrol. We have only one man to do all out jobs. Poor Ridley is a great loss. He was the only active young peer we had up here, and would have been very useful in the future. when Charlie's military duties are over I am looking forward to his presence in the north as I foresee troubles in which we can act together,( if I am not suffering from senility!) and the fact that he has fought by the side of the working classes will enhance his position . I believe Edith, if I may call her so for short! is to be approached today at the Executive meeting of the Women's' etc. etc.: about joining . I hope she will be able to. N.E. wind this afternoon which I never like — especially as it suits the cursed Germans. Ever yours Durham John Lambton Letter from John George Lambton to Lady Londonderry, 21 February 1916Letter from John George Lambton to Lady Londonderry, 20 April 1916Letter from John George Lambton to Lady Londonderry, 23 April 1916 Lambton Castle, County Durham, England Letter from John George Lambton to Lady Londonderry, 21 February 1916Letter from John George Lambton to Lady Londonderry, 20 April 1916Letter from Anne Lambton to Lady Londonderry, 18 November 1915Letter from Anne Lambton to Lady Londonderry, 18 November 1915Letter from John George Lambton to Lady Londonderry, 23 April 1916